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Whatcom Food System Plan Envisions an Equitable and Resilient Future

Whatcom County is home to rich and abundant ecosystems, a passionate food and farming community, and engaged citizens. Why, then, do so many people in the local food system still struggle to grow, raise, access, and afford healthy and nutritious…

Annika SampsonJanuary 24, 2023

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WSDA Infrastructure Grants: Building a More Resilient Food Chain

It’s no secret that farming, especially on small and medium scales, is a labor of love. Long hours, slim profit margins, and climate change all impact the ability of a small farm to grow and sell food in a way…

Annika SampsonJanuary 11, 2023

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Holly’s Meat Pies: Comfort Food for Community

If you look up “pasty” in the dictionary, you’ll find an entry that reads something like this: Pasty (pass-tee) n. | Savory hand pie originating in Cornwall England. A hearty meal miners took down to the tin mines. Holly Bevan-Bumford,…

Annika SampsonNovember 28, 2022

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Farm Fresh Trees and Decor for the Holidays

Find U-Pick, U-cut, Christmas Tree farms near you for fresh trees, wreaths, and holiday decor

Annika SampsonNovember 14, 2022

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Food Preservation – Easier Than You Might Think!

Food preservation is a great way to enjoy local food as the abundant variety of crops changes with the season. With the fall harvest upon us, winter and the holiday season will soon be here. Don’t miss your chance to…

Lisa VaughnNovember 1, 2022

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Summer is the Tastiest time for a Getaway in Washington State

Summer in Washington is in full swing, and abundance is the name of the game – farmers markets are overflowing with delicious produce, fishers are bringing back the freshest seafood, and food and farm events are bringing folks together to…

Annika SampsonAugust 17, 2022

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Farm Stores to Fuel Your Summer Adventures

Photo courtesy of Local Roots Farm As the season of epic road trips, adventures, and staycations kicks off, we’re highlighting farm stores around the state. Farm stores are a unique institution in Washington State, serving as a place to pick…

Annika SampsonJune 30, 2022

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Farming in the Current Economy

by Micha Ide of Bright Ide Acres Farming, especially on a small scale, has always felt to me like a financially precarious vocation. Most folks get into farming for the love of the work and a desire to feed their communities.…

Annika SampsonMay 31, 2022

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Food Boxes Take Us on a Journey from Farm to Plate

A delicious plate of food isn’t just a meal, it’s a story. That’s because food doesn’t just magically appear in the store or in your home. There are countless people who work from dawn to dusk – a true labor…

Annika SampsonApril 27, 2022

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CSA Drop Sites: Stories of Growth and Community

A lot of things in life are best shared over a beer, so why not a CSA share? Signing up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share is a great way to support your local farmer and ensure that you’ll…

Jessica MeyerMarch 14, 2022