Whatcom County businesses support farm to table initiative

Sustainable Connections’ Farm to Table Trails allows people to explore nine trails across Whatcom County, each featuring unique local businesses that include u-pick berry farms, farm stands and restaurants.

Sustainable Connections is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that aims to bring awareness to businesses throughout northwest Washington. Farm to Table Trails is in its second year, according to Jessica Gillis, Sustainable Connections’ food and farming program manager.

The program includes Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer businesses such as Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, The Vault Wine Bar + Bistro, Packers Kitchen + Bar, Home Farm U-Pick and Events, Cascade Blueberry Farm, Grace Harbor Farms, and Widnor Farms.

“At Sustainable Connections we are always looking for ways to uplift and bring awareness to local businesses. The Farm to Table Trails is a great way to explore and support local farms, restaurants, food producers, and breweries,” Gillis wrote in an email. “You can simply pick a trail and head out on your adventure!”

Gillis recommends that those interested in participating year-round check the days and hours of specific businesses they may be interested in visiting.

“The Farm to Table Trails is a fun activity for a date with your sweetie, with your out-of-town visitors, or your whole family! You can mix and match the businesses to make your own trail or follow one of the curated trails from start to finish.” Gillis said. 

For more information about Farm to Table Trails, visit Sustainable Connections at bit.ly/3RHJHZi.