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.
When it comes to beer, wine, spirits, kombucha, mixers, seltzers, and more, no one does it better than Washington state! Round out your New Year festivities with some local bevvies like @simplegoodnesssisters syrups — they grow the majority of the ingredients for the syrups on their family farm in Buckley. Perfect for farm-to-glass mocktails or cocktails 😍
Find more local drinks, food, and gifts at the link in our bio.
Happy holidays from the Eat Local First crew (and this lil pig!) ✨
We hope your holidays are filled with nourishing food, loved ones, and merriment. Need last-minute local food sourcing or local foodie gift ideas? Check out the Holiday Food & Farm Finder at eatlocalfirst.org AND enter our giveaway — running until New Years Eve! 🎆
Use the Holiday Food & Farm Finder to source local meat for the holidays! Buying local meat means you`re supporting small farms, animal welfare, and increased nutritional value 😍
You can also find local produce, cheese, gifts, and more on the Finder... while you`re there, enter to win our giveaway of $350 of local food & swag! Link in bio 🔗
Celebrate the season in a beautifully decorated historic barn and meet the charming herd at @oldhomesteadalpacas for Alpaca Christmas in the Barn on December 20th! 🦙
Step into a winter wonderland on the farm and discover the magic of the season surrounded by some of the fluffiest, friendliest four-legged companions you’ll ever meet!
Enjoy a hands-on feeding experience and interacting with the herd, learning their quirks, and capturing festive photos among twinkling lights and holiday décor.
Find more food and farm events at the link in our 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 playful adaptation of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas comes from Mitch and Michelle Lewis, first generation vegetable and fruit farmers and co-owners of Summit Farms. Now in its 16th year, their holiday poetry tradition is a beloved …
by Lauren Kramer of 1889 Washington’s Magazine; this article was originally published in 1889 Washington’s Magazine on 12/1/25 and is republished here with permission It takes just one sip of the cow and goat milk at Grace Harbor Farms …
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 …
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.