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 declaration affirms and honors the diverse and vibrant community of farmers, fishermen, and food artisans who provide fresh, healthy, and sustainably produced food for us all to enjoy.
Eat Local Month celebrates the bounty of Washington’s local food with events and experiences throughout the state, including farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, farm and fish markets, festivals, and more. Eat Local Month connects communities on the journey from farm to table and sea to plate. Participating in Eat Local Month is a meaningful choice to strengthen our food system, reduce our impact on the planet, and contribute to a future where our farmland and fishing waters thrive.
“So often the hard work of those who grow, raise, and harvest our food goes unseen and unrecognized,” says Maressa Valliant, Eat Local First Director. “This proclamation celebrates what we all know to be true – that the labor of farmers, ranchers, and fishermen is the backbone of this state. It’s so exciting to see these communities rightfully honored.”
Eat Local Month events across Washington showcase the rich agricultural heritage of our state and create opportunities for engagement, education, and enjoyment of local food. Join Eat Local First Collaborative, and the State of Washington in observing and celebrating Eat Local Month this September.
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Learn more: https://eatlocalfirst.org/eat-local-month/
Read the official Proclamation here: https://eatlocalfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WF-Attachment-4822356-Eat-Local-Month.pdf
For media requests or to inquire about participation in Eat Local Month, contact maressa@eatlocalfirst.org
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Toolkit: https://eatlocalfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Statewide-ELM-Toolkit.docx.pdf