This beautifully framed 9 x 12 original oil painting by Alfred Currier is entitled “Flora”. 

A field worker picking vibrant red and yellow tulips with familiar poplar trees in the background. 

Alfred courier works from his studio in Anacortes Washington. 

“ For me, art has been an obsession, as well as a passion. Passion would be for the love of it. Obsession means you have no choice.”

 This painting reflects both the passion and the obsession that he has for the Magic Skagit. 

Thank You, Alfred Currier

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What once was an implement of work is now a work of art!

This pre-1909 implement has been fully restored and can be the historic centerpiece on your property. This plow is the real deal. Add one strong-shouldered person and a horse, and you’re good to go! This plow was made by the Morrison Manufacturing Company, founded in 1862 in Fort Madison, Iowa, one of the most notable farm implement manufacturers in the United States.

This treasure was lovingly restored by an avid collector in Ferndale.

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This year we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with the Houser family, in partnership with Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program, to permanently protect 80 acres of at-risk farmland located immediately adjacent to the Chuckanut Freeway Interchange.

This opportunity, combined with 285 acres of farmland protected by the Pierson family in 2021, ensures the farmland between the Chuckanut and Cook Rd interchanges will remain in farming for future generations!

Join us on Saturday, September 16th or donate today to help SPF raise the critical funds to sustain our work to Keep Skagit Valley farming.

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This painting, by local northwest artist Steve Harrold is a 24”x24” mixed media acrylic and wire on unframed wood. The whimsical piece features 5 barn swallows sitting and chatting on a physical wire. The background shows distant swallows flying over the landscape of the Skagit Valley.

 Steve Harrold grew up in the mid west and studied visual arts in New York City.  Now living on Fir Island, Steve has developed his work into a sculptures of fields, gardens, and pastures with tractors. His works seek to look for glimpses of wonder and simplicity in nature’s colors and design. 

These sweet birds sitting on a wire remind us that there is wonder in even the smallest quiet moments.

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Spend the day with Brad and Jenn Smith of S&B Farms. Explore their working potato farm and the implements used to plant and harvest their crops.

This is your chance to climb aboard a John Deere S680 combine for a ride around the farm! Your tour will also include a fantastic BBQ meal from the Field of Beans. Brad and Jenn are wonderful hosts and love sharing their farm with families and children.

Limited to four people, children welcome.

Date to be mutually agreed upon between mid-August to September 2024 during grain harvest.

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This stunning wood sculpture is the work of renowned Swinomish Master Carver Kevin “Wa lee hub” Paul. He has carved the WSU logo into the body of the cougar. The eye is closed (not painted). The winning bidder is invited to take the cougar to Kevin where he will paint the eye and wake the cougar up.

Kevin Paul is a notable and highly respected carver of contemporary and traditional Native American art. His carvings can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This is your chance to display your loyalty to WSU in a unique and to own a traditional Native American carving from Master Carver Kevin “Wa lee hub” Paul

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Imagine a gourmet dinner in the middle of acres and acres of beautiful golden Skagit Valley grain. Views across the fields of the Magic Skagit and the Cascade or Olympic mountains are the backdrop.

Sip wine, make new friends and hear the story of Skagit agriculture. Your impeccable gourmet meal will feature fresh, local produce and products, awakening your senses to the amazing flavors of Skagit County.

This unforgettable, once-in-a-season event will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

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This 24”x36” acrylic painting titled “Hidden Valley” by renowned northwest artist Jennifer Bowman portrays a river winding through farmland, with a red barn in the background under a colorful sunset sky.

Jennifer is a third-generation artist and winner of the coveted Skagit Valley Tulip, Edmonds Arts, and the Anacortes Arts Festival posters.

Her work can be found in both private and corporate collections locally and internationally. She spends her time teaching art, painting for the local art festival circuit, gardening, and kayaking.

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Looking for some additional horsepower for your farm? Grab this “Deere!”

This generous donation from Papé Machinery gives you 50 hours on a tractor to help with your spring or fall field work needs.

Choose whatever model best suits your application from the inventory at Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf in Mount Vernon.

The 50 hours must be used within a period of 15 days. Does not include transportation or fuel.

This is a $2K - $4k value depending on model and availability.

This offer expires April 30, 2024.

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The Sky 10 is a recreational sized kayak that provides the safety and comfort features and performance of full-fledged sea kayaks.

Weighing only 32 pounds, the Sky 10 is one of the best paddling 10-foot recreational kayaks available anywhere.

With standard dual bulkheads bow and stern, you won’t sacrifice safety and storage capacity for size and ease of transport.

These Sky 10s comes with a backrest. For ponds and lakes.

Color to be determined: Lime or Yellow.

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One Week in Sunny San Jose del Cabo

Grab some friends and head off to enjoy the sun and surf at Cabo Azul, where luxury meets comfort. Explore the sea of Cortez on a scuba diving adventure, shop the nearby quaint boutique or indulge in traditional Mexican cuisine. Your two-bedroom, two-bath home away from home includes a full kitchen, dining room and living room with a pool view from your private balcony!

Maximum occupancy for this suite is six people, private sleeping accommodation for four.

This package includes a “pre-loaded” beach bag with insulated wine glasses, beach towels, sunscreen, libation fixings and more. 

For a special treat, consider dinner at either Flora Farms or Acre - both are farm-to-table experiences you won't soon forget!

Must be taken March 2 through March 20, 2024.

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An hour of active participation through song, dance and musical play with singer/songwriter Dennis Westphall, co-founder of Tickle Tune Typhoon. 10 CD copies of their newest release, ‘Born to Be Child’ are included in this package.

Appropriate for pre-school to elementary age children and people of all ages who are young at heart. For up to 40 people at your choice of location in Skagit County.

Choose from one of the following Saturdays: October 23, 2023; December 2, 2023; January 20, 2024; or February 24, 2024.

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Meat eaters, sharpen your steak knives!

Donated by our Presenting Sponsor, Skagit Farmers Supply, the star of this package is the Weber Summit S-470 Gas Grill (Liquid Propane). Let your homemade BBQ sauce simmer on the side burner to compliment the golden-brown rotisserie chicken under the lid. The four burners, large cooking area, and abundance of features including an integrated smoke box, are every grill master’s dream.

Included is a Yeti Tundra Hard Cooler (35-quart capacity) along withCedar planks, Leather BBQ gloves, Deluxe 3-piece tool set, western smoking chips, caddy & serving container, sweet rib rub seasonings, long-reach matches & lighters And … wait for it… 50 lbs. of locally grown steaks, burger patties, beef franks, pork chops and whole grown chickens for grilling from Skagit River Ranch!

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Feel like you’ve gone to paradise, but you’re just next door.

Enjoy two nights, with views of the Guemes Channel from your two-bedroom, two-bath house for 4 guests. It’s a hop, skip and a jump (and an 8-minute ferry ride) from Anacortes.

So close to home yet feels so far away. Enjoy a very special welcome basket and relax in the hot tub on the deck with south facing views of Anacortes.

Also receive a $100 gift certificate for dinner at the small but mighty Guemes Island store! Beachcomb, bicycle, or climb Guemes mountain. This getaway is waiting for you, and your pet is welcome, too.

Mutually agreed-upon dates: Sunday through Thursday

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