Stay In The Local Food Loop

Chef’s Listserv

This email list is a way for us as local chefs, food buyers and artisans to stay connected, share ideas, opportunities, events and collaborate more. An entire community of chefs who will share advice, farmers who can help you source ingredients, and a great way to share relevant sector information.

Email sara@sustainableconnecions.org to be added.

Farmer’s Listserv

This group is comprised of over 400 farmers in the NW Washington area and is intended to be a forum for sharing information, posting applicable events and happenings, farm land search/available, looking for farm work/internships, sharing resources and the like.

Email alex@sustainableconnecions.org to be added.

MONTHLY FOOD & FARMING BUSINESS EMAIL

An incredibly short roundup of the top three opportunities from the Food & Farming Program to take advantage of (i.e. Food & Farm Finder submission deadlines, Trade Meeting info, etc.) to build your business. Plus, a social media posts to share if you are an Eat Local First or Harvest Of The Month participant.

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