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Eat Local First
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Eat Local First Collaborative
Benefits provided:
Marketing/Recognition
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Water-focused program:
No
List your business or organization as a local source for edible products.
Overview
Description:
Eat Local First is the trusted source for finding local farms and identifying the restaurants, markets, and food businesses that purchase from local food producers. Our mission is to play a foundational role in strengthening the connections between local food, local communities, and regional economies by being the go-to resource for finding food that is grown, raised, harvested, and made in our state.
We define “local” as food that is grown, caught, raised, or made in Washington State. But, more importantly, we think ‘local’ should signify an area where you could feasibly “know your farmer.” We have an abundance of food available in our state, and “local” food is more than just measuring miles – it’s getting to know farmers, fishermen, and food producers that are part of our communities.
In 2018 the campaign was adopted by food systems organizations on the Olympic Peninsula, and is now expanding to be utilized statewide to connect Washingtonians with local farmers, fishers, and food businesses.
Partners from around the state worked together to merge different online farm finder tools into one comprehensive, easy-to-use, online Washington Food & Farm Finder. The network is expanding daily with new listings added and new partnerships in support of representing farms and food businesses.
Eligibility:
Each farm or fisher creating a listing pledges that it:
- Is locally operated in Washington State.
- Sells products that they have grown or helped produce on their farm, or fish that they have caught in waters bordering Washington, Canada or Alaska.
Each food business creating a listing pledges that it:
- Is locally operated in Washington State.
- Purchases from at least two (2) local producers in Washington State on a regular basis.
- Works to meet or exceed 10% of their food budgets being spent on local products.
Each organization creating a listing pledges that it:
- Is a non-profit organization based in Washington State whose mission is to contribute to a sustainable food system.
- Will link to the Washington Food & Farm Finder on their organization’s website.
Financial benefit:
N/A
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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