Northwest Agriculture Business Center

Who We Are

Established in 2006, Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) provides northwest Washington farmers with the skills and the resources required to profitably and efficiently supply their products to consumers, retailers, wholesalers, food-service operators, and food manufacturers. Its main office is located in Mount Vernon in the heart of Washington’s Skagit Valley farm region.

NABC Services

Provides business development services to farmers and producers of value-added agricultural products

• Connects individual and groups of producers to buyers; increasing opportunities and sales 
• Offers training in business topics and enhanced access to funding and lenders
• Provides support to new and existing agriculture-based cooperatives
• Identifies and creates regional agriculture infrastructure

Mission

The Northwest Agriculture Business Center will inspire success, foster cooperation, and advance the economic vitality of agriculture in rural western Washington by providing expertise, resources, and business technical services to agricultural enterprises.

Vision

A thriving, resilient agricultural economy in western Washington that empowers farmers to produce safe, nutritious food and other products for local, regional, and world markets.NABC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.