Viva Farms
Business Type: Producer
Multiple locations in WA
- Email: sales@vivafarms.org
- Phone: (360) 969-7191
- Website: vivafarms.org
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.
- Viva Farms Incubator/Home Site
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Additional locations
- Viva Farms - Viva Farms Ag Park
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Viva Farms - Viva Farms King County
- Woodinville, WA
About Us
Viva Farms is a non-profit farm business incubator and student farm. We empower aspiring and limited-resource farmers by providing bilingual training in holistic organic farming practices, as well as access to land, infrastructure, equipment, marketing and capital. Access to these essentials provides aspiring farmers the opportunity to thrive as business owners. We operate 119 acres, two locations in Skagit County, and one in King County, Washington. We lower the barriers for beginning farmers, and create the opportunity for success. For more information about the farmers participating in our incubator program, visit vivafarms.org.
Growing & Operating Practices
All our product is certified organic. We also hold an organic handler certificiate and our farm is GAP certified as well.
Our Products
- Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- Fruit & Berries
- Berries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwi
- Kiwi Berries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Vegetables & Herbs
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Asian Greens/Bok Choy
- Basil
- Beans (Green/Yellow)
- Beets
- Bell peppers
- Braising Mix
- Broccoli
- Broccolini
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chard
- Chicories
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Daikon
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Garlic Greens
- Garlic Scapes
- Green Onions
- Herbs & Botanicals
- Herbs (Fresh)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Onions
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Pea Vines
- Peas
- Peppers (Hot)
- Peppers (Sweet)
- Potatoes
- Potatoes (Sweet)
- Pumpkins
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Root Vegetables
- Salad Greens
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchokes
- Thyme
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Tomatoes (Cherry)
- Tomatoes (Heirloom)
- Turnips
- Fruit & Berries
Our Services
- Educational Experiences
- Classes
- Student Field Trips
- Tours
- Food Access
- Donates to Food Assistance Programs
- Local Resources
- Logistics & Distribution
- Aggregator
Retail Info
Where to Purchase
- My Website
- Phone Orders
Payments Accepted
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Food Access & Nutrition Incentives
- Accepts SNAP/EBT
Distribution Methods
- Neighborhood Drop Points
- On Farm Pick-up
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.
- Farming
Salmon Safe Certified
Third-party certification indicates farms with agricultural practices that protect water quality, salmon habitat, and native biodiversity.
- Sustainability
Certified Organic
A third-party certification identifying products free of chemical pesticides & fertilizers, hormones and preventative antibiotics.
- Farming
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.
CSA Info
- Currently Accepting Signups: Yes
- CSA Website: http://vivafarms.org/csa/
- Type/Contents: Vegetables, Fruit, Add-ons
- Add-ons: Bread, Dried Beans
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Box Size(s)/Frequency: Weekly, small & large boxes
- Cost: Optional tiered sliding scale with suggested prices based on income. More details on website.
- Accepts SNAP/EBT for CSA?: Yes
- CSA Distribution Methods: Neighborhood Drop Points, Workplace Drop-off, On Farm Pickup
- Drop-off Locations: Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Bellingham, Seattle (University District, Ballard, Fremont, Georgetown, Northlake), Lynnwood
- Workplace Drop-off?: Yes
- Zip Codes: 98225, 98273, 98274, 98226, 98227, 98228, 98233, 98221, 98222, 98036, 98037, 98046, 98087, 98284, 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98111, 98112, 98113, 98114, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98124, 98125, 98126, 98127, 98129, 98131, 98132, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98138, 98139, 98141, 98144, 98145, 98146, 98148, 98151, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98160, 98161, 98164, 98165, 98166, 98168, 98170, 98171, 98174, 98175, 98177, 98178, 98185, 98188, 98189, 98190, 98194, 98191, 98195, 98198, 98199
- Cities: Anacortes, Bellingham, Blakely Island, Brier, Burien, Burlington, Capital One, Des Moines, Goodwill Games 1990, Lake Forest Park, Lk Forest Pk, Lynnwood, Mount Vernon, Normandy Park, Seatac, Seattle, Sedro Woolley, Shoreline, Tukwila
Delivery Area
Wholesale Info
Our products are certified organic and our facility is GAP certified. We deliver to throughout Skagit county, and to Bellingham and Seattle twice per week. For information about product availability and pricing, please contact us directly at sales@vivafarms.org.
To see a list of farmers currently incubating onsite at Viva Farms, please visit https://vivafarms.org/farmers/.
Products available for wholesale
- Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- Fruit & Berries
- Berries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwi
- Kiwi Berries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Vegetables & Herbs
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Asian Greens/Bok Choy
- Basil
- Beans (Green/Yellow)
- Beets
- Bell peppers
- Braising Mix
- Broccoli
- Broccolini
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chard
- Chicories
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Daikon
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Garlic Greens
- Garlic Scapes
- Green Onions
- Herbs & Botanicals
- Herbs (Fresh)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Onions
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Pea Vines
- Peas
- Peppers (Hot)
- Peppers (Sweet)
- Potatoes
- Potatoes (Sweet)
- Pumpkins
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Root Vegetables
- Salad Greens
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Sprouts
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchokes
- Thyme
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Tomatoes (Cherry)
- Tomatoes (Heirloom)
- Turnips
- Fruit & Berries
- Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- We sell: Whole produce normally eaten raw
- School Specific Wholesale Product Details: Broccoli, Cabbage, Green Beans, Mixed Greens, Berries
Sample Buyers
- Mallard Ice Cream
- Bellingham Food Bank
- Harvest Against Hunger
- Community Food Co-op – Cordata
- Community Food Co-op – Downtown
- Skagit Valley Food Co-op
- Central Co-op
- Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
- Whole Foods (Bellingham & Seattle)
- Skagit Valley Food Cooperative
- University District Food Bank
- Grand Central Bakery
- Structures Brewing
- Interested in selling to: Hunger relief organizations, Schools and childcare centers, Hospitals & Healthcare, Retailers, Restaurants
Ordering & Distribution
- Minimum Requirements: $250 delivery minimum; no minimum for on-farm pick-up.
- Selling Season: January - March, May - December
- Order Methods: Email, Phone, Food Hub or Distributor
- Distribution Methods: Direct Delivery, Distributor or Food Hub Delivery, Pick Up
- Delivery Days: By Appointment, Mondays, Thursdays
- Counties: King, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom
Distributors We Work With
- Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative
- Farmstand Local Foods
- Organically Grown Company
Delivery Area
Additional Details
- Sells "seconds" or cosmetically imperfect foods: Yes
- Carries Liability Insurance: Yes
- Food Safety Practices & Licenses: GAP Audited Business, Food safety plan
- Interested in Forward Contracting: Yes
Last updated: 05/8/2024