Contact: Scott Exo 1829 NE Alberta, Suite 5 Portland, OR 97211 Phone: 503-493-1066 Email: scott [at] thefoodalliance.org Web: http://www.thefoodalliance.org Food Alliance is dedicated to promoting expanded use of sustainable agriculture practices using market-based incentives. To date the Alliance has certified more than 60 farms in the Pacific Northwest that meet their strict environmental and social criteria, including soil and water conservation, pesticide reduction and elimination, wildlife habitat preservation and enhancement, humane treatment of animals, and fair and safe labor conditions. For participating farms the organization provides an extensive marketing program, including commitments from major retailers and food service companies to source and promote Food Alliance certified products. From the Heart of Washington Contact: Eric Hurlburt PO Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: 360-902-1933 Email: ehurlburt [at] agr.wa.gov Web: http://www.heartofwashington.com From the Heart of Washington is a marketing campaign designed to increase consumer demand for the state’s farm products and demonstrate the value of agriculture to our economy. The campaign's partners represent a broad cross section of businesses, non-profit organizations and public agencies all working together to promote the produce of Washington’s farms, orchards and ranches. Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance Contact: Chris Curtis 4519 1/2 University Way NE #20 Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: 206-632-5234 Email: chris [at] seattlefarmersmarkets.org Web: http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org The Alliance created and manages seven of Seattle’s most popular farmers markets, located in the Broadway, Columbia City, Lake City, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge, University District, and West Seattle neighborhoods. A total of more than 140 farmers sell at these markets, attracting thousands of shoppers each week. Puget Sound Fresh Contact: Mary Embleton 4649 Sunnyside Ave N #123 Seattle, Washington 98103 Phone: 206-632-0606 Email: mary [at] oz.net Web: http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org Initiated by the King County Agriculture Commission and transitioned to Cascade Harvest Coalition in 2002, Puget Sound Fresh has grown into a program serving farmers, retailers, chefs, and the general public throughout Western Washington. Through extensive marketing programs and the Puget Sound Fresh logo, consumers are encouraged to purchase locally grown produce. Their website includes a wealth of information, including an interactive farm map with access to dozens of family farms in the Puget Sound region. WSDA Small Farm & Direct Marketing Program Contact: Fred Berman, Program Coordinator PO Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: 360-902-1884 E-mail: fberman [at] agr.wa.gov Web: http://agr.wa.gov/Marketing/SmallFarm Established in 2001, the Washington State Dept of Agriculture (WSDA) Small Farm & Direct Marketing Program is active in aiding farmers to market directly to consumers. They publish the Green Book, a guide to direct marketing regulations in Washington state, and promote linkages between farms and institutions such as schools, nursing homes and prisons. Washington State Farmers Market Association Contact: Jackie Aitchinson PO Box 445 Suquamish, WA 98392 Phone: 206-706-5198 Email: info [at] wafarmersmarkets.com Web: http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com The WSFMA supports the development and management of farmers markets across the state. Their website includes a directory listing more than 100 member markets. Each week during the summer an estimated 100,000 people shopped at Washington farmers markets, with 2006 farmer sales of $30 million. Through WSU’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, 7,000 low-income seniors are provided with assistance to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. NEWS ARTICLES Farmed Out: Direct Marketing to Schools & Hospitals http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/specials/farmtoschool The Bounty Around Us http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw08192007/2003837335_pacificplocal19.html RESOURCES 10 Reasons to Buy Local Food (pdf) http://www.kerrcenter.com/publications/fact_sheets/10_reasons_to_buy_local_new.pdf 2008 Puget Sound CSA Directory (pdf) http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org/pdf/2008CSABroch.pdf Buy Local Food in Kitsap www.buylocalfoodinkitsap.org Cherry Capital Foods www.cherrycapitalfoods.net Clallam County Farm Map http://www.kaleberg.com/mapping/index.html Community Supported Agriculture Video http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/farms/csa-media-1.htm Farm Finder - Washington & Oregon http://smallfarms.wsu.edu/farms/locate_search.asp Inland Northwest Farmers Market http://www.inlandnwfarmersmarket.com Mason County Farm Map http://mason.wsu.edu/farms/2006%20Mason%20County%20Farm%20Map.pdf Methow Valley Buy Local http://www.methownet.com/buylocal.html Puget Sound Farm Guide http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org Puget Sound Regional Food System Project www.agbizcenter.org/programs/regionalFoodSystemProject Rural Roots Farm Map www.ruralroots.org/farmfreshfood/default.asp Sequim Locally Grown Mercantile http://www.sequim.locallygrown.net Skagit Valley Farm Map www.agbizcenter.org/node/41 Thurston County Farm Map http://fertileground.org/foodshed/index.html Washington Local Food Directories http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/localfood_results.php?Class=WA Washington State Food & Agriculture Suppliers www.impact.wsu.edu/WAsuppliers/default.htm Whatcom County Farm Map http://www.sconnect.org/foodfarming/farmmap Marketing category edited by Mary Embelton  Find more organizations in WiserEarth. |
