Kurt Timmermeister





Kurt Timmermeister

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Kurt Timmermeister grew up in Seattle and was a successful restaurateur before moving to Vashon Island. There he transformed a rough patch of earth into Kurtwood Farms, presently a vibrant farm where he raises Jersey cows, produces farmstead cheese, and hosts weekly farm dinners composed entirely of ingredients from his tidy Vashon farm.


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I find that I have been misunderstood. Wouldn't be such a bad thing except that I fancy myself a writer. The whole point of writing is to communicate thoughts clearly. If I am unable to convey ideas properly, then I should just go back to the barn and muck out the stalls and be done with the whole book writing thing.

The misunderstanding I am referring to is people thinking I believe in local fo... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2011 15:40 • 17 views
Average rating: 3.45 · 216 ratings · 65 reviews · 4 distinct works
Growing a Farmer: How I Lea...
3.48 of 5 stars 348 avg rating — 205 ratings — published 2011
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Growing a Farmer: How I Lea...
3.43 of 5 stars 343 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011
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Growing a Farmer
2.5 of 5 stars 250 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010
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Growing a Farmer: How I Lea...
3.0 of 5 stars 300 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012
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“If I had planned this farm from the outset, it might have looked different, perhaps more deliberate. As it happened, the circuitous route of development gave this project a more 'organic' style of growth. Through successes and failures the farm took shape and now reflects my interests and skills, the nature of this soil and the climate here.”
Kurt Timmermeister, Growing a Farmer: How I Learned to Live Off the Land



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