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September is our favorite month in Northwest Washington. Its the height of the harvest season and prime time to shine a light on all the good folks who grow, raise, create and skillfully prepare the delicious food we eat; and celebrate!

To us, local means food that is grown, raised, or produced in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties. When you buy local food at a grocery store, the farmers market, or choose a restaurant that supports local farmers, you should feel good! Not only will you taste the fresh difference, you are eating in support of families, our community and lots of hard work done behind the scenes to get our food from seed to plate. Heres to creating strong community with every bite!

Join in the fun with us this September with not-to-miss events, culinary adventures, tours, our Eat Local Month passport (win the best prizes!), and the ever popular Whatcom County Farm Tour -- a chance to explore, meet your farmer and taste the freshest flavors around.

Bon appetit!

GET YOUR Passport STAMPED! EAT LOCAL MONTH RESTAURANTS,

GROCERS & MARKETS.

Restaurants:ASLAN BREWING CO.1330 N Forest St, Bellingham

ACME ICE CREAMFind inside Rocket Donut locations:

1021 Harris Avenue, Fairhaven306 W Holly St, Bellingham

*Also find Acme Farms-Fine Cheese at a special Eat Local Month discount

inside Terra & Haggen Stores during September

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HappyHappyBOUNDARY BAY BREWERY & BISTRO

1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham

BRANDYWINE KITCHEN1317 Commercial St, Bellingham

BREADFARM5766 Cains Ct, Bow

CHUCKANUT BREWERY & KITCHEN601 W Holly St, Bellingham

CIAO THYME207 Unity St, Bellingham

CLIFF HOUSE331 N State St, Bellingham

COSMOS BISTRO1151 N State St

DIAMOND JIMS GRILL2400 Meridian St, Bellingham

ELECTRIC BEET JUICE CO.1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham

(Inside Bellingham Public Market)

GOAT MOUNTAIN PIZZA CO.215 W Holly St #101, Bellingham

GOOD TO GO MEAT PIES128 W Main St, Everson305 Grover St, Lynden

IL CAFFE RIFUGIO5415 Mt Baker Hwy, Deming

INFUSION CUISINE6912 Hannegan Rd, Lynden

OLD TOWN CAF316 W Holly St, Bellingham

PIZZZZA1501 12th St, Bellingham (Fairhaven)

2418 Alabama St, Bellingham

PURE BLISS DESSERTS1424 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham

THE TABLE BY BELLINGHAM PASTA CO.100 N Commercial St, Bellingham

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TRAPEZE CAF1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham

(Inside Bellingham Public Market)

THE TEMPLE BAR306 W Champion St, Bellingham

Donate to the Farm Fund during Eat Local Month at any of these restaurants.

The Community Food Co-ops Farm Fund provides low interest loans to local farmers, working to increase the supply of local, sustainable, and organic food.

Grocers & Markets:

BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKETMarket Depot Square, 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham

COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP1220 Forest St, Bellingham

315 Westerly Rd, Bellingham

CROSSROADS GROCERY7802 Silver Lake Rd, Maple Falls (On Mt Baker Hwy)

HAGGEN5 Whatcom County Locations, Bellingham & Ferndale

TERRA-ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham

THE GREEN BARN211 Birchbay-Lynden Rd, Lynden

THE WOOLLEY MARKET829 Metcalf St, Sedro-Woolley

Each of these businesses participate in the Eat Local First Campaign

pledging to shift 10% more of their food purchases annually to food grown,

raised or caught here in NW Washington.

EAT LOCAL MONTH PASSPORT

HERES THE DEETS! EAT LOCAL, GET STAMPED, WIN PRIZES

1. Pick up your Passport at any of the participating restaurants, grocers or markets, or the Farm Tour!

2. Get stamped: Order an Eat Local Month dish at a participating restaurant. Attend a featured Eat Local Month event**

(see calendar on back)

Purchase $10 in local food at participating grocers/markets

FOUR GRAND PRIZE PACKAGES:

Localista$20 Gift certificate to Electric Beet Juice Co. $25 gift certificate to Old Town Caf Pure Bliss t-shirtTerra/Trapeze combo prize 1 Kulshan Brewing Gift Pack+ 1 Chuckanut Granola + wedge of Acme Farms Fine Cheese

Harvest Party1 Kulshan Brewing Gift PackPure Bliss t-shirt$50 to Community Food Co-op2 Brandywine Kitchen sweatshirts+ 1 Chuckanut Granola + wedge of Acme Farms Cheese

Oh You Fancy$50 gift certificate to Cliff House$50 gift certificate to Infusion Cuisine$20 gift certificate to Ciao Thyme+ 1 Chuckanut Granola + wedge of Acme Farms Cheese

Beer + Pizza = Love1 Kulshan Brewing Gift Pack$30 gift certificate to Aslan Brewing + t-shirt$25 gift certificate to Boundary Bay + t-shirt$20 gift certificate to Pizzazza+ 1 Chuckanut Granola + wedge of Acme Farms Cheese

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|1 TEN FOLD FARM 4634 Guide Meridian, Bellingham (360) 220-7391 tenfoldfarm@gmail.com | tenfoldfarm.com

Come on out to Ten Fold Farm, a fledgling small 9.5-acre family farm practicing old-world planting and tending techniques. Learn about the wide variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers were going this season. We will be touring the vegetable gardens during the farm tour for interested guests so bring your walking shoes. In addition we will be offering a small tutorial on hoop house construction for the back-yard gardener who is interested in prolonging their growing season in early spring and late fall. And of course please try our wonderful produce at the info booth!

2 CASCADIA MUSHROOMS 4771 Aldirch Rd, Bellingham (360) 714-8859 cascadiamushrooms@gmail.com |cascadiamushrooms.com

Get a peek behind the scenes of Whatcom Countys first and only certified organic mushroom farm! Ever wondered how mushroom cultivation or the lifecycle of these lovely fungi from culture to compost? Stop by on the hour throughout the day to get in-depth tours of the growing rooms, mushroom house doors will be open to passing through visitors too. Learn about the basics of mycology, the roles of fungi in our environment, and how you can grow mushrooms at home! Fresh mushrooms, DIY growing kits and other gear will be for sale at special prices all day.

3 INSPIRATION FARM 619 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham 98226 360-398-7061 info@inspirationfarm.com | inspirationfarm.com

Inspiration Farm is a leading farm in beyond organic, biodynamic, polyculture and no till methods! Come see the wide variety of crops, animals, food forest and experimentation going on in the fields. Pick up a self-guided tour map and follow the interpretive signs highlighting unique features of the farm. Tours feature: passive water and nutrient distribution, compost and sil building, animal integration, and use of small scale tools. On-going demos throughout the day will include spinning wool, cider pressing, fresh hop beer brewing, and more!

4 BELLEWOOD ACRES & DISTILLING 6140 Guide Meridan, way between Bham and Lynden

(360) 318-7720 info@bellewoodfarms.com |www.bellewoodfarms.com

A farm tour is not complete without a stop at BelleWood. Ride the apple bin train to learn about the orchard and pick some apples, have a bite to eat, enjoy an apple frost and listen to the music of the farm. There will be activities for the entire family: scavenger hunts at the creek walk, corn cannons to shoot, face painting, and a new rubber duck run! The distillery will be open for tours and tasting. All BelleWood products will be available for tasting and for sale including our apple cider donuts and fresh cider.

5 APPEL FARM & THE CHEESE SHOP 6605 Northwest Rd, Ferndale (360) 384-4996 info@thecheesefarm.net | thecheesefarm.net

Sweet dreams are made of cheese! The Appel family has been making cheese on their Ferndale farm for close to forty years. Come visit the farm store with a full service cheese counter and caf. Say hello to some of the cows and goats in the kritter corner, sample a variety of cheeses, tour the historical cheese making exhibit and catch a glimpse of the cheese making process on screen. Feel free to grab a bite to eat and relax in the picnic area or stroll around the pond.

6 TRIPLE WREN FARMS 1197 Wileys Lake Rd Ferndale (360) 296-5357 info@triplewrenfarms.com | triplewrenfarms.com

Multiple Stops in One! Visit Triple Wren farms, SmApples Orchard, and Chubby Bunny Farm with one stop. A flower farm, an apple orchard, some berries fields, and a produce farmer are all waiting for you. Come see where your local farmer-florists grow their own flowers, you can pick your own apples, sample some berries, feed the chickens, or get some of this season freshest produce. Hourly farm tours, and demos throughout the day including: DIY Bridal bouquet making, beekeeping, Centerpiece arranging, Raising mea rabbits & chicken, apple tree maintenance, and more! Free samples, picnic area, scavenger hunts, yard games for the kids, and flower field photo opportunities galore.

7 TWIN BROOK CREAMERY 9728 Double Ditch Rd, Lynden (360) 354-4105 twinbrook@twinbrookcreamery.com | www.twinbrookcreamery.com

Twin Brook Creamery is our dairy farm that was started in 1910. In 2007 we began bottling our own milk here on the farm in glass bottles. We will include on that day a place for you to eat your lunch (you provide), take a wagon ride around the farm, tour a historic barn built in 1911, tour the processing facility, pet a baby calf, sample our chocolate milk and regular too and enjoy the beautiful northern Whatcom County scenery.

8 EDELWEISS DAIRY 1519 Timon Rd. Everson (360) 354-8040 edelweissdairy@gmail.com | organicvalley.com

The first certified organic dairy in Whatcom County, Hans Wolfisberg is a member owner of Organic Valley Cooperative. Our farm isnt generally open to the public, so take advantage of the opportunity to stop by on the Farm Tour for a sneak peek inside an organic dairy farm! Visit the cows and calves, sample Organic Valley goodies, and enjoy our pastoral setting by the Nooksack River. Guided tours will be offered at 10am, 1 pm, and 4pm.

9 CLOUD MOUNTAIN FARM CENTER 6906 Goodwin Rd, Everson 360 966-5859 info@cloudmountainfarmcenter.org | cloudmountainfarmcenter.org

Cloud Mountain Farm Center is located on twenty picturesque acres of orchards, vineyards and nursery fields at the foot of Sumas Mountain. We are known for our apples, cider, rare and hard to find fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins. Sample in-season fruit varieties, talk to the farmers, take a self-guided stroll around the grounds for ideas in your own garden. Learn about all the projects the center is currently working and how theyre helping our farming community. Say hello to the Common Thread Farm crew who will be on site throughout the day too.

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Whatcom County Farm Tour Guide

Sat. September 12, 10am-5pm

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10 BELLINGHAM COUNTRY GARDENS 2838 E Kelly Rd, Bellingham (360) 223-3724 grubssm@msn.com | bellinghamcountrygardens.com

Dont miss out on Farmer Sams ever-bearing strawberries in September! Some say theyre even tastier than spring berries. Swing by and see the farm to fork process of this family owned and operated farm that guarantees health and nutrition for their customers. Come learn about how and when we grow, talk with farmer Sam, climb up on the tractor and even check out a farm related book from Whatcom County Library Systems pop-up library! Nestled in close to Anderson Creek off Mt Baker Hwy.Anderson Creek Culvert construction will close Mt Baker Hwy between Everson Goshen Rd & Smith Rd. Detour onto Everson Goshen Rd West bound, take a right on Kelly Rd to Bellingham Country Gardens or if coming East bound turn right onto Smith Rd, Left onto Sand Rd and Right onto Kelly Rd.

Free. Family Friendly. Self-guided.

Need something quick to grab and go on the tour? Stop by Good to Go Meat Pies in

Everson or Lynden for a

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COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?Discounted Farm Tour rates atHome 2 Suites Bellingham 805 Home Lane, BellinghamBEST WESTERN PLUS Lakeway Inn714 Lakeway Dr, BellinghamDetails at eatlocalfirst.org

11 VARTANYAN ESTATES WINERY 1628 Huntley Rd, Bellingham (360) 756-6770 info@vewinery.com | vewinery.com

Venture out on Mt Baker Hwy to this scenic boutique winery, producing some of the finest limited edition wines in the region. One of the only woman owned and operated wineries in the area, Margarita Vartanyan does an amazing job. Swing by this stop during the Farm Tor for wine and barrel tastings, a tour of the production facility and a stunning view of Mount Baker. Learn about their seasonal events, activities and history of the winery.

12 BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET 1100 Railroad Ave, Bellingham (360) 647-2060 market@bellinghamfarmers.org | Bellinghamfarmers.org

The nationally-recognized Bellingham Farmers Market is the perfect place to start your farm Tour! Pick up a Farm Tour Map, talk face-to-face with local farmers selling at the Market, and check out delicious variety of produce, meats, cheeses and more being grown and produced right in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Youll be amazed at the variety! Stop by our Demo Days booth to learn new recipes for School Lunches and ask us questions about how to prepare those local veggies. Be sure to stop by before 3pm, the market is open from 10am-3pm.

Driving directions and suggested bike looks can be found at eatlocalfirst.org.

GET BACK TO YOUR ROOTS, AND SUPPORT THIS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY EVENT!

For a $25+ donation, get a Farm Tour VIP bag full of goodies, a VIP button and coupons to all of the Farm stops! Get your VIP pass in advance online at eatlocalfirst.org or at the Farm Tour.

The intention of this map is to give a general idea of the location of the farm or business. If you are a new visitor to any of the stops or unfamiliar with Whatcom County, we encourage you to use another mapping resource for aid in traveling to your destination. You can find a google version of this map at eatlocalfirst.org

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Eating Locally = Eating with the SeasonsLocal crops available in summertime? LOTS of berriesstarting with strawberries in June, blueberries in July, finishing with huckleberries & blackberries in August-September. Cherries, plumbs, peaches & other stone fruits are also at their peak in summer. Albacore, green beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, fennel, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, zucchini & summer squash, spot prawns, side stripe shrimp, salmon King & Sockeye, Pacific sardines and flowers galore!

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Bounty of Options Available Year-Round tooDried beans, beef, beets, cabbage, carrot, dairy products: butter, cheese, milk, yogurt, eggs, kale, halibut and black cod, hazelnuts, herbs, honey, lamb, mushrooms, pork, potatoes, poultry soup bones, salmon (flash frozen from Alaska) shell fish (farmed) sprouts and, locally-crafted foods, from bread and jam to tea and wine!

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Sunday, 08/30 Chefs Collaborative Field to Flame Fundraiser Brunch, 11am

Wednesday, 09/02 Eat Local Month Launch Party & Film Showing, Pickford Film Center, 5:30pm

Sunday, 09/6 Master Gardener Composting Workshop, Hovander Park, 2pm

Sunday, 09/6 Co-op Farm Fund Hootenany, Boundary Bay Beer Garden, 6:30pm

Starting Friday, 09/11-20 Bellingham Beer Week

Saturday, 09/12 Whatcom County Farm Tour, 10am-5pm

Saturday, 09/12 Demo Days at the Market, Bellingham Farmers Market, 10am-3pm

Saturday, 09/12 Good to Go Meat Pies Open House & Tasting, 11am

Saturday, 09/12 Shuckin on the Farm, a Whatcom Water Weeks celebration, 12pm

Saturday, 09/12 Ciao Thyme Eat Local Incognito Dinner, 6pm

Saturday, 09/12 Field Dinner at Bow Hill Blueberries,TBD

Wednesday, 09/16 Taylor Shellfish Farms Tour & Cooking Demo, 5:30pm

Thursday, 09/17 Kombucha Town Brewery Tour & Tasting, 6pm

Saturday, 09/19 Harvesting & Preserving Fall Fruit, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, 10:30am

Saturday, 09/19 Chef in the Market, Bellingham Farmers Market, 11am & 1pm

Saturday, 09/19 WSU Whatcom Extension Community Gardens Project WorkshopsYork Community Farm & Northwest Youth Services WE Grow Garden.

Restaurant Specials happening all month long! See pages 2-3.

Sunday, 09/20Bite of Bellingham, Depot Market Square, 12-4pm

Monday, 09/21 Ciao Thyme Wander Brewing Beer Dinner, 6pm

Monday, 09/21Eat Local Meal Plan & Cooking Class, Community Food Co-op, 6:30pm

Wednesday, 09/23 Readers to Eaters, Village Books, 4pm

Wednesday, 09/23 Chocolate Class: Mole to Truffles w/ Evolve Truffles & Ciao Thyme, 6pm

Friday, 09/25 Ciao Thyme Burkridge Farm Incognito Dinner, 6pm

Friday & Saturday, 09/25 & 26 OktoberFest Cruise w/Boundary Bay Brewery, 630pm

Saturday, 09/26 Trial Vineyard Open house, Cloud Mountain Farm Center, 12:30pm

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