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At Sustainable Connections, we advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington. Learn more about our work in the news below. Feel free to reach out to our team for press inquiries info@sustainableconnections.org.
Visit Bellingham – Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Meaningful Action in Uncertain Times
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects families and individuals directly with local farmers and fresh, seasonal produce. Eat Local First, Washington’s go-to local food resource is launching its 2025 CSA Finder to help their community find local food...
Mandatory food and yard waste collection comes to Bellingham in 2025 – Cascadia Daily
In 2025, single-family households in Bellingham will be required to use the FoodPlus food and yard waste collection service, a move that will eventually be mandatory in all larger Washington cities due to recent state legislation.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Meaningful Action in Uncertain Times
March 5, 2025 | Washington State – Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects families and individuals directly with local farmers and fresh, seasonal produce. Eat Local First, Washington’s go-to local food resource is launching its 2025 CSA Finder to help their community find local food subscriptions near them. Eat Local First is also currently running a giveaway for one lucky winner to receive $200 toward a CSA of their choice*.
Surplus food? Sustainable Connections delivers it to Whatcom hunger relief organizations – Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County’s Severe Weather Shelter is open during the cold season between November and March. It can serve about 70 people when overnight temperatures are expected to fall to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below in Bellingham.
Solarize Whatcom opens for enrollment, empowering residents with discounted renewable energy
Sustainable Connections is excited to announce the launch of Solarize Whatcom, a solar energy program available now through July 4th. This program will support residents of Whatcom County install solar panels on their homes and businesses. You can reserve your free solar assessment on the program webpage SolarizeWhatcom.org.
Upcoming Changes to Cloud Mountain Farm Center
November 21, 2024 – Cloud Mountain Farm Center (CMFC), an agricultural program within Sustainable Connections (SC), will be channeling its focus and refining its programs in 2025. CMFC is an educational farm center located in Everson, Washington that has been a part...