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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.
Press Release: Sustainable Connections’ Green Building Slam Returns to the Wild Buffalo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sustainable Connections’ Green Building Slam Returns to the Wild Buffalo Bellingham, Washington, August 18, 2025 – Join Sustainable Connection’s for the 7th Annual Green Building Slam. Tickets are on sale now. Sustainable Connections is thrilled...
Press Release: Sandwich Showdown Brings Together Local Restaurants and Farms for Eat Local Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sandwich Showdown Brings Together Local Restaurants and Farms for Eat Local Month August 13th, 2025, Bellingham WA – Sustainable Connections is excited to announce September Eat Local Month’s Sandwich Showdown. This sandwich competition brings...
Press Release: Washington State Declares September ‘Eat Local Month’
Contact: Maressa Valliant Phone: 360-647-7093 ext. 103 E-mail: maressa@eatlocalfirst.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington State Declares September ‘Eat Local Month’ August 6, 2025, Olympia WA – Washington State has declared September 2025 ‘Eat Local Month’. This...
A Growing Enterprise: Farmers embrace hydroponic and aquaponic systems to cultivate fresh produce year-round – The Ruralite
While the Pacific Northwest is home to many traditional farms scattered across the countryside, some entrepreneurs are finding new paths to planting, using hydroponic technology—which relies on nutrient-rich water solutions instead of soil—to grow food year-round in...
Press Release: Enjoy An Agricultural Adventure on the Whatcom County Farm Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Enjoy An Agricultural Adventure on the Whatcom County Farm Tour 7.22.25 BELLINGHAM WA – Sustainable Connections is excited to celebrate September Eat Local Month, a month-long celebration of eating local food and honoring those who grow, raise,...
Press Release: Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrate Local Food During September Eat Local Month July 1, 2025, Bellingham WA – Sustainable Connections is excited to celebrate September Eat Local Month, a month-long celebration of eating local food and honoring those who grow, raise,...