Growing Veterans

Business Type: Producer

Lynden, WA

Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
Health
Eat Local First values local production of accessible, nourishing, and safe food. Businesses and organizations with the Health indicator contribute to community health by participating in food access and nutrition incentive programs and by producing food that is safe for people with specific dietary needs.

- Growing Veterans
- 6455 Washington 539
- Lynden, WA 98264
- Driving Directions

About Us

We empower military veterans to grow food, communities, and each other. Our certified organic farm in Lynden serves as a conduit for veterans to learn sustainable agriculture, work with the community, and grow food for our numerous outlets to include Semiahmoo Resort & Bellingham Food Bank. We offer veterans paid internships with Veterans Conservation Corps, and offer VA Work Study positions for student veterans. We believe that peer support is the key to helping our nation's veterans returning home from service. Growing healthy, organic food is the medium in which this peer support can happen

Growing & Operating Practices

Certified Organic since 2015.

Our Products

Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- Vegetables & Herbs
  - Basil
  - Beets
  - Broccoli
  - Broccolini
  - Cabbage
  - Carrots
  - Cauliflower
  - Cucumbers
  - Dill
  - Garlic
  - Garlic Greens
  - Garlic Scapes
  - Herbs (Fresh)
  - Kale
  - Lettuce
  - Peppers (Sweet)
  - Pumpkins
  - Squash (Summer)
  - Squash (Winter)
  - Thyme
  - Tomatoes
  - Tomatoes (Cherry)
Locally Made
- Beverages, Alcoholic
- Beverages, Non-alcoholic
  - Tea
- Preserved & Pantry Items
  - Honey
  - Sauces & Condiments

Our Services

Local Resources
Food Access & Nutrition Education
Food Assistance Programs

Retail Info

Location & Hours

- Growing Veterans
- Phone: (360) 445-2399
- 6455 Washington 539
- Lynden, WA 98264
- Driving Directions
- Open to the Public: Yes
- Hours of Operation

Our Values

Learn more about the Eat Local First Values Indicators.

Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
- Sustainability
  - Certified Organic
    A third-party certification identifying products free of chemical pesticides & fertilizers, hormones and preventative antibiotics.
Health
Eat Local First values local production of accessible, nourishing, and safe food. Businesses and organizations with the Health indicator contribute to community health by participating in food access and nutrition incentive programs and by producing food that is safe for people with specific dietary needs.
- Food Access & Nutrition Incentives
  Actively participating in Food Access & Nutrition programs.
  
  This will get set dynamically based on your selections under Retail > Payments Accepted or Activities > Food Access.

Last updated: 05/8/2024