Welcome to Reiner Farms

Dale Reiner's family settled in the Tualco Valley in 1873. Today he farms 300 acres bordered by the Skykomish River and Haskell Slough. Dale's dedication to the long-term health of these two key watercourses is remarkable. Over the past decade he has dedicated 81 acres as buffers and planted more than 41,000 trees for bank stabilization as well as providing needed shade to cool the salmon rearing pools of Haskell Slough.

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Growing Philosophy

Sound Animal Husbandry

Dale raises breeding stock on to contract to Loomis Cattle Company of Okanogan County. His cattle range freely 12 months of the year and are protected from the elements by native plant windbreaks and tree cover. He vaccinates his cattle every two years and feeds no antibiotics, hormones, or manufactured feed.

Building Community

Dale serves as President of Qualco Energy Company, a non-profit corporation which is building a community-owned anaerobic digester to convert cow manure to electricity. He is also working on a local project to crop seed crops for bio-fuels.

Restoring and Preserving Salmon Habitat

Dale has committed 81 acres of his land into the Natural Resource Conservation Services' "Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program." This acreage provides a buffer that separates his cattle and crops from the Skykomish River and another small slough that dissects his land.

He has also worked on building system which will eventually create a natural barrier to prevent seasonal flooding onto his farm, giving the river course plenty of room (600 feet) to meander. This project was funded by the Washington State Conservation Commission and Dale’s personal funds.