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With farmers markets around Pierce County already kicking off the season, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County has compiled a comprehensive list of farmers markets around the county. Get ready to graze the

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While Pierce County is no stranger to farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients – after all, we’re in an agricultural and fishing hub – the South Sound’s newest restaurant focusing on sustainable

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Thanks to a growing number of refined and health-conscious palates in Pierce County, local produce is getting a much shorter commute before landing on restaurant tables. With diners in major

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Walk through the Northwest-essential exhibit on Washington’s story of beer, wine and coffee. Don’t leave without tasting it for yourself. The Pacific Northwest is known throughout the world for

When driving through this fertile valley about 30 miles south of Seattle, you could be forgiven for thinking Puyallup is just another farm town. As you’d expect, the seasonal crops zoom by in

The following is a guest post written by Aarin Packard, the curator of the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Washington. With strong ties to Japan and Asia, the PNW has been home to bonsai

Meet Pierce County's Homegrown Heroes. These local farmers and chefs are dedicated to showcasing the best tastes of the region. From the farm to the table and the earth to the plate, these local