Meet Luke Woodward and Sarah Cassidy

Welcome to Oxbow Organic Farm

Located in the fertile Snoqualmie River Valley, Oxbow Organic Farm is a role model for agricultural land stewardship. The farm is certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, as well as certified Salmon Safe by the Stewardship Partners. Luke, Sarah, and their crew grow a diverse crop of vegetables, berries, and tree fruit.

Products Available

Variety of organic vegetables,  tree fruit and berries.

Growing Philosophy

"Working in collaboration with other local farms in our areas, through efforts such as the locally based Sno-Valley Tilth, helps us to continually improve our practices, learn about new resources and opportunities, and contributes to creating a favorable environment for farms in our area."

Water Quality and Salmon

Oxbow Organic Farm does not use any synthetic chemicals. They have generous riparian vegetation buffer areas that help filter storm water, preventing impact to the watercourses that dissect their farm. Luke and Sarah have also been working with Stewardship Partners to enhance buffers along the river side, oxbow, and drainage ways to help maintain water temperatures.

Pest Management

Integrated pest management techniques are used. Pyganic (pyrethrin based) is the only pesticide used to control flea beetles. Other strategies include extensive use of floating row covers and leaving areas for beneficial insect habitat ("beetle banks").

Community Outreach and Education

Oxbow Organic Farm serves as an outdoor classroom for the Environmental Discovery Program, a hands-on environmental education program created by Stewardship Partners and currently administered by Washington Trout. This program brings over 200 elementary school students to the farm each year.