Farm identify: Native Shade Farm and Fiber
Farmer identify: Emily Tzeng
Location: Puyallup, Washington
conventional homelands of the Puyallup Tribe
Acreage (owned, leased): Personal 12 acres, lease 1-5 acres from a neighbor for grazing & crops
Sort of livestock: Small flock of Finn sheep, for wool and meat
Farm crew measurement: Self, husband has an off-farm job but additionally helps on farm. Normally have crew of 2-4 part-time individuals from March-November
Merchandise: Naturally-dyed yarns and fibers, Finnsheep lambs, greens, significantly East Asian varieties
Markets: Farmers market, CSA, meals financial institution contracts, on-line gross sales through web site
ICLS practices: Grazing cowl crops, terminating crops, cleansing up discipline residue and weeds, on-farm compost
Years in operation: since 2018
Years licensed natural: Have been transitioning since 2020, 2023 is first 12 months licensed