TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Providing direct training, tools and assistance linking with resources.
EDUCATION
Providing information & promoting awareness to target audiences or the community at large.
ADVOCACY
Developing or influencing policy, regulations, or legislation.
Land
These organizations work on issues such as preserving land for farming, developing plans and policies on land-use, and maintaining the quality of soil resources in Whatcom County.
Water
These organizations work on issues related to water quantity and quality for farming and fishing.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- City of Bellingham
- Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
- RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
- Shellfish Protection Districts
- Washington Department of Ecology
- Washington Sea Grant
- WSU Whatcom County Extension
- Whatcom Conservation District
- Whatcom County Planning and Development Services
- Whatcom Marine Resources Committee
EDUCATION
- City of Bellingham
- Lake Whatcom Management Program
- Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
- Puget Sound Partnership
- RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
- Shellfish Protection Districts
- Washington Department of Ecology
- Washington Sea Grant
- WSU Whatcom County Extension
- Whatcom Conservation District
- Whatcom Marine Resources Committee
- Whatcom Water Alliance
- WRIA 1 Watershed Management Program
- WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Program
Farming
These organizations are working to mentor new farmers, and help farmers become more financially and/or environmentally sustainable.
EDUCATION
- Cloud Mountain Farm Center
- Community Food Co-op
- Growing Veterans
- Sustainable Connections
- Washington Blueberry Commission
- Washington Red Raspberry Commission
- Washington Seed Potato Commission
- Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
- WSU Whatcom County Extension
- Whatcom Conservation District
- Whatcom Family Farmers
Fishing
These organizations are working to protect and enhance the fisheries industry in Whatcom County.
Labor
These organizations are working towards better conditions for foodworkers, farmworkers and assuring sufficient farm labor for local farms.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Waste
These organizations are working to reduce the amount of waste in the food system and find alternative uses and recycling opportunities.
Processing
These organizations are working to help increase the food processing capacity in Whatcom County and support development of value-added products.
ADVOCACY
Distribution
These organizations are working on facilitating the movement of food from local farms to outlets where it can be made available to consumers.
Consumption
These organizations are working to increase access and encourage the consumption of healthy and locally grown and prepared food.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Hunger Relief
- Congregate meals sites and food pantries
- County Network Food Banks (Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Foothills, Nooksack, Project Hope in Lynden, Salvation Army)
- Opportunity Council: Food Stamp Outreach
- Whatcom County Health Dept: WIC
Healthy Eating
- Common Threads Farm
- Community Food Co-op
- Farmers Markets (Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden)
- Forest Garden Urban Ecology Center
- Local Food Works
- Non-GMO Project
- Northwest Indian College
- Sustainable Connections
- Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
- WSU Whatcom County Extension
- Whatcom County Health Department
- Whatcom Farm-to-School Support Team
EDUCATION
Hunger Relief
- Catholic Housing Services
- Opportunity Council: Food Stamp Outreach
- Whatcom Anti-Hunger Coalition
- Whatcom County Health Dept: WIC
Healthy Eating
- Common Threads Farm
- Community Food Co-op
- Farmers Markets (Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden)
- Forest Garden Urban Ecology Center
- Local Food Works
- Non-GMO Project
- Northwest Indian College
- Sustainable Connections
- Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
- WSU Whatcom County Extension
- Whatcom County Health Department
- Whatcom Farm-to-School Support Team
ADVOCACY
Hunger Relief
Healthy Eating
- Community Food Co-op
- Farmers Markets (Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, Lynden)
- Northwest Indian College
- Sustainable Connections
- Whatcom County Health Department
Grow-Your-Own Programs
These organizations provide resources to educate and assist people in growing, gathering, gleaning, and preserving their own food.
ADVOCACY
Other Organizations
Media
These organizations are working to inform the public on issues and solutions that are happening in the local food system.
Local Funders
These organizations are providing funding to projects and programs that help improve the local food system. Funding also comes from regional and national funders.
