Vivian Henderson

Retiring and returning to Stanwood in 2001, Vivian began encouraging agricultural sustainability by supporting local small farms with Eat Local direct marketing and working to retain agricultural identity for the Stanwood-Camano Area.

Her former memberships include

• Snohomish County Agricultural Economic Development Action Team

• Visioning with Design Stanwood and the City of Stanwood Comprehensive Plan update

• President of Slow Food Port Susan.

• Co-Founder, Harvest Jubilee Fall Farm Festival and Farm Tours

• Port Susan Food and Farming Center which established the Stanwood Farmers Market.

Experience

President of the Board

Outreach and Finance Committee Member

Vivian joined the Board of Puget Sound Public Farms during its first year to support its work of community education, engagement and growing food for the underserved. She became President in 2025.