2023 Food and Farming Events and Opportunities

January 

February 

March 

April 

May 

  • Sign up to participate in Summer/Eat Local Month promotions 

June 

July 

  • Drink Local First campaign 

August 

September 

  • September Eat Local Month 

October 

  • Sponsorship Opportunities for 2024 open 

November 

  • Eat Local First Mxier (Date TBD) 

December  

  • Eat Local First + Think Local First holiday gift guide and promotions 

 

EVENT & OPPORTUNITY DETAILS   

CSA Promotions – Sustainable Connections helps promote CSA farms through the CSA Finder as part of the Washington Food and Farm Finder.   

Drink Local First – Our summer promotion features local beverage providers and producers!  

Eat Local Month – In September we celebrate Eat Local Month, featuring restaurants, markets, farms and food businesses throughout the month. Get involved by hosting a featured event we can promote, or by offering a special throughout the month. 

Eat Local First Mixers – Facilitated networking, aimed at making more producer/wholesale relationships. Good food and valuable connections. 

Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting – Our annual one-day conference and connection event bringing together around 200 food and farming businesses of all kinds for a day of networking and education. Find local products, new markets, get inspired and grow your business! 

Think Local First Gift Card – Apply to be part of our exclusive local network that accepts Whatcom Think Local First Gift Cards and allows customers the convenience of shopping, eating, and playing in our beautiful region. Increase visibility to your business and expand your customer base.  

Washington Food & Farm Finder – An online interactive map and local food search tool, helping our community find local food & farms at their fingertips.