Stories

November 28, 2022
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, owner of Holly’s Meat Pies (locations in Bellingham and Everson WA), would agree with...

November 1, 2022
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 stock up on the wonderful flavors and nutrition available now for your enjoyment in the...

October 24, 2022
Tucked into the Mount Baker foothills, Small Acres Farm grows vibrant and nourishing food using renewable energy and sustainability practices – and their impact on this community is anything but small.  Chris Henderson and Mia Devine, co-owners and farmers, have grown Small Acres slowly over the years, operating the farm with a humility and...

September 29, 2022
Blaine, Washington is a beautiful town nestled against the Canadian border and the Salish Sea. While it’s known for its proximity to our friendly neighbors to the north and its marina, it’s quickly making a name for itself on the casual fine dining scene, in large part to the menu and vision of The Vault...

August 25, 2022
What began as two sheep in Lydia and Jared Strand’s backyard in Seattle has become Lydia’s Flock, a local farm with a flock of 120+ sheep and a deep desire to build a more sustainable and transparent food system.  Lydia and Jared’s journey as shepherds began in 2008. As Lydia recalls, “We bought a house...

August 17, 2022
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 celebrate, learn, and enjoy. We’ve rounded up some of the most exciting events of...

June 30, 2022
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 up fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, local beers and wine, as well as being community hubs. You’ll likely see flyers...

May 31, 2022
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. Earning potential is rarely on the short list of reasons to start a farm...

April 27, 2022
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 of love – to build a thriving local food system. Farmers and fishers tend...

March 14, 2022
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 have a box of delicious, locally grown products week after week. As the demand for...