Eating local means sourcing food that is grown, caught, raised, and made right here in Washington State. The Washington Food & Farm Finder will connect you with local food growers and producers.
At its heart, eating local means prioritizing a local-first ethos—choosing and celebrating the best flavors of the many regions our rich abundance of Washington State foods comes from. When we change what we eat with a focus on local eating, we change things for the better. Local food offers the best nutrition, produces less waste and supports local farming, sustainable agriculture and local economies. Eating local nourishes our families, and the communities we love. In a place with a rich history and tradition of food growers and production, eating the food of Washington State is both a gift and a pleasure.
Local food is a gift — from the land, the folks who grow it, and the ones we share it with. In the spirit of gift-giving, Eat Local First is giving away $350 worth of local food and swag this holiday season!
Prizes include: 💚One $100 gift card to spend at the business of your choice listed on the Washington Food & Farm Finder 💚 One $50 gift card to spend at the business of your choice listed on the Washington Food & Farm Finder 💚 Ten Eat Local First eco-friendly reusable shopping bags 💚 Twenty Eat Local First camping sporks
Giveaway ends midnight January 1, 2026. Enter at the link in our bio.
@bensbread_co in Seattle is where all your holiday bread and pastry dreams come true 😍
What started as a passion for naturally leavened sourdough made from local grains has grown into a full bakery & cafe, with pastries, cookies, sandwiches, espresso, and more. 🍞
Ben`s Bread is proud to support local farmers and makers, pay their team a livable wage, and give back to their community through donations to local causes. 🎁
Every loaf, pastry, and cup of coffee celebrates the incredible ingredients and people behind them - from Washington state food businesses like @cairnspringmills & @chimacumgrain to a few special partners across the country. 🌾
Find more holiday food, meal, and gift ingredients at the link in our bio.
Looking for gifts that taste good AND do good by keeping $ in the local economy? 💚 Washington’s food & farm businesses have you covered! Here are a few locally sourced gift ideas for any holiday list:
1. Gift Cards to Their Fave Market 🧺 Not flashy, but always a win. Local co-ops, farmers markets, and corner markets = endless yummy surprises.
2. Local Grains for Your Star Baker 🍞 For the GBBO-obsessed friend who lives in their apron. Think @fairhavenmill, @cairnspringmills, @chimacumgrain, @nashsorganicproduce, @shepherdsgrain, or @bluebirdgrainfarms. (And maybe you’ll get cookies out of it!)
3. Tea Time Treats 🍵 Winter brings tea weather. @aditi_chai, @flyingbirdbotanicals, @goodnessteatime, and @teafarm2021 make gifting steeped in love easy.
4. Jam for Summer-in-a-Jar Magic 🍓 Keep fruit season going strong with preserves from @bowhillblueberries, _jamminontheone, Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farms, or @girlmeetsdirt.
5. Honey for Your Honey 🍯 Sweeten someone’s season and support pollinators! Try @mariesbeeswa, @rainydaybees, @sequimbeefarm, or @miss_bee_haven_pnw. Pairs perfectly with gift #3 😉
This list is just the start! Find even more local gifting inspiration in our blog - link in bio.
Smoked & frozen seafood is a wonderful addition to your holiday table 🐟😍 Frozen and otherwise preserved products extend the growing & selling season for local farmers and fishermen — and are often just as delicious as the fresh ingredient!
Find all your holiday ingredients, gifts, and meals with our Holiday Food & Farm Finder - link in bio.
Connect with the stories of the people and places in Washington State who provide food and tend the land that surrounds us. From local farming to producing some of the most iconic food of Washington State, these are the stories of the people who have made local first a way of life.
This Thanksgiving season, we’re feeling grateful for the land and seas that provide us with nourishing food, the folks who steward them, and our loved ones with whom we share meals and laughter. With so much bounty …
The season of giving is upon us, and what better way to engage in the spirit of reciprocity than share the abundance of Washington State’s incredible food and farming communities? After all, these businesses give so much …
Welcome to the Washington Food & Farm Finder, the online portal to connect with local farms and Washington State food. It is easier than ever to eat local and connect with and support local farms and food businesses. When you seek out Washington State food, you not only eat local, but you also support local farmers and food producers. When you Eat Local First, everyone benefits.
We have our own icon for the wonder women of local farming. These women grow, raise, harvest, and make the food that sustains us, our families, and our communities right here in Washington State. Search the WA Food & Farm Finder for Woman-Owned farms and food businesses near you.
We are committed to supporting farms and food businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, People of Color that grow and produce food in Washington State. Click below to view a map of BIPOC-owned farms and food businesses you can support in Washington.
The Eat Local First website is a project of The Eat Local First Collaborative, made up of regional partner organizations from around the state that are working together to support local farms and food producers while connecting eaters with the food of Washington State.
