We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY
A New Economic Model
“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections
A Local Living Economy
Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.
Local Champions
Celebrating Bellewood Farms & U-Pick Orchards & Pumpkin Patches in Washington
We’re thrilled to share that Bellewood Farms, a beloved family-owned farm nestled in the heart of Whatcom County, has received national recognition as one of the top apple orchards in the country! Featured in USA Today’s “10 Best Apple Orchards” list for 2024, this is...
Puget Sound Food Hub: The Bridge on the Journey from Farm to Table
Puget Sound Food Hub: The Bridge on the Journey from Farm to TableIf you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve likely heard the phrase “farm-to-table". The words are commonplace now, often indicating a meal with locally-sourced ingredients or a particular product...
There’s No Place Like Home Farm: Fresh Food & Family Fun in Birch Bay
Home Farm is a family-run farm in Birch Bay dedicated to bringing good food and good fun to their community. They’re passionate about providing education about where food comes from, whether that’s through their u-pick blueberries, pumpkin patch, farm stand, or...
Thank you to our Sustaining Members
OUR WORK WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU!
