Green Sanctuary Program
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Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
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Bellingham Food Bank http://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org Contact person: Mike Cohen, Executive Director (360) 676-0392 or bfbanked@openaccess.org 1824 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 The Bellingham Food Bank’s mission is to reduce hunger in Bellingham by providing wholesome foods to those in need on an emergency or chronic basis and by educating the community on the problem of hunger. We meet this mission by handing out free groceries to any individual or family that lives in Bellingham. We work hard to serve our neighbors with dignity and without judgment. Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship is very active in it's contributions of food stores in general, and as well stresses donations be local and/or organic products. Local CSAs have donated the Bellingham Bank as well. This is a good example where environmentalists and work hand-in-with social activists to support environmental sustainability and reduce hunger in one solution. Cascadia Food Not Lawns http://www.foodnotlawns.com 2208 Iron St, Bellingham, WA 360-778-3749 Food Not Lawns is turning Yards into Gardens and Neighborhoods into Communities around the World! We envison a thriving human ecology, and embrace theories and techniques derived from permaculture, kinship gardening, ecological design, and biodynamics. We offer educational, organizational, and hands-on services, such as garden design, events organizing, writing, research, and interactive community workshops. We specialize in lawn-tossing and community seed swaps! Center for Local Self Reliance former site of the Fairhaven Rose Gardens, Bellingham, WA Steve Wilson, swilson1733@gmail.com The Center for Local Self Reliance (CLSR) teaches gardening, food preservation, seed saving, medicinal plant preparation, and other self reliance skills. The Center will be operated by Bellingham neighbors, builders, gardeners, business owners, and educators who care about our community and see opportunity at the Caretaker’s House. Climate Friendly Farming http://cff.wsu.edu Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98264 Agriculture affects the condition of the environment in many ways, including impacts on global warming through the production of greenhouse gases (Robertson et al., 2000). While agriculture represents a small but relevant source of greenhouse gas emissions, it has the potential, with new practices, to also act as a sink, tying up or sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere in the form of soil carbon (Willson et al., 2001; Lal, 1999). Thus, agricultural systems can be manipulated for the dual benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration. This 5-year project will focus on dairy production, irrigated crop farming, and dryland grain farming, three farming systems of importance for Washington State and the world. The project goals are as follows: (1) assess the current situation regarding the global warming contribution of three farm systems;The project approaches will include technology research and development, socioeconomic analysis and systems modeling, on-farm implementation of demonstrations, and educational outreach. Key project tasks will include development of an improved anaerobic digester for treating dairy waste, development of whole farm nutrient management strategies and an associated decision support system for dairy farms, integration of reduced tillage and residue management to increase soil carbon storage, irrigation water management to improve N cycling, and outreach and education. Expected impacts of the project include the documentation of new technology, farm practices, and systems that can mitigate multiple environmental problems and lead to measurable improvements in greenhouse gas storage, water use, and nutrient cycling on farms. Common Threads Farm http://www.commonthreadsfarm.org 4050 Sunny Hill Lane Lummi Island, WA 98262 360-927-1590 laura@commonthreadsfarm.org At Common Threads Farm, our mission is to promote thoughtful engagement in sustainable food and energy. We believe: Life-long health habits are formed when we are young, so positive experiences with healthy, home-grown food and purposeful, enjoyable physical activity benefit children and youth today and for years to come. Community Action Agency/Opportunity Council Bellingham, WA http://www.oppco.org/services_ehr.html The Opportunity Council is a local Community Action Agency serving homeless and low income people. Our programs work to create positive change, both in the lives of the people we serve and in our community. Maple Alley Inn prepares and serves hot, home cooked meals on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 – 1 pm, in the social hall of the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship at 1708 I Street. Maple Alley Inn has and continues to accept local/organic food donations for their meals and composts food wastes. Again, another example of addressing sustainability and social justice in one solution. Community Food Co-op http://communityfood.coop 1220 N. Forest St., Bellingham 734-8158 The Co-op's mission is to promote a sustainable economy by supporting organic and sustainable food production and other environmentally and socially responsible businesses locally, regionally, and nationally. Co-ops around the world, including ours, are founded on the six principles created by the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society. A seventh principle was adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in 1995. 1) Voluntary and open membership—Everyone is welcome to become a member. Community to Community Development www.foodjustice.org 203 W. Holly, Suite 317 Bellingham, WA 98225 Contact person: Executive Director – Rosalinda Guillen 360-738-0893 decomunidad@qwestoffice.net Community to Community Development is a women-led, place based, grassroots organization working for a just society and healthy communities. We work to give a voice to farmworkers in the Bellingham, WA community. We are committed to creating alliances in order to strengthen local and global movements towards social, economic and environmental justice. To contribute to the development of a community food system, focusing on equitable food distribution through gleaning, market retrievals, educational outreach and promoting food self-reliance choices. Small Potatoes Gleaning Project assists home gardeners in distributing their excess fruit and vegetables through the Home and Urban Garden Surplus (HUGS) program. Farming & the Environment http://www.farmingandtheenvironment.org Farming & the Environment is a non-profit organization working to protect both the economic vitality of farming in Washington State and promote the environmental stewardship of the state's working agricultural landscape. Our programs work to keep farming profitable and ecosystems healthy by providing marketing and management support of the sale of our Stewardship Farms' products in local markets. Farming and the Environment began in 2001 when statewide leaders from both the farming and environmental communities met to discuss whether they could set aside differences and work together to improve the environmental performance and sustainability of Washington state agriculture. The answer was a resounding yes! We formed a partnership and created an independent, nonprofit organization complete with an ambitious agenda. The reason we could all agree on the importance of forming this organization goes back many decades, if not centuries. Whatcom participants include:
Food To Bank On http://www.gleaningproject.org Sustainable Connections, Creekside Building, 1701 Ellis St. Suite 221, Bellingham Food & Farming Program Manager, Shonie Schlotzhauer 360.647.7093 x106 Founded by the Community Food Co-op's Farm Fund and administered by Sustainable Connections' Food & Farming program since 2003, this new farmer incubation project creates partnerships among new sustainable agriculture farmers, experienced growers, and area food banks to provide fresh, organic, and locally grown produce to low-income community members. The new farmers receive technical assistance, a mentor, attend trade meetings, and are paid market rates to deliver their produce according to a set crop schedule, thus bringing high quality food to the hungry and also preparing them to deliver to other clients such as restaurants and grocery retailers. 20 beginning farmers have participated in the program since its inception 5 years ago. These farmers not only gained experience but were also paid market rates to deliver thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food banks. The community, farmers, and the hungry all benefit from the innovative and effective work of the Food To Bank On project. Growing Washington www.growingwashington.org P.O. Box 30282 Bellingham , WA 98228 (206) 719-0056 Growing Washington strives to continuously enrich and improve the lives of all Washingtonians by empowering communities to work together toward mutual goals and by strengthening the sense of connectedness between individuals and between diverse groups. Growing Washington focuses on four program areas to fulfill this mission: • Sustainable Agriculture Program: We believe that Washington 's farmers and ranchers and the people they help feed depend on each other and are members of the same community. Growing Washington will help this community realize the long-term benefits of a sustainable, prosperous agriculture. Herb Crafters Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA Contact Person: Carolyn Feffer; 847-828-7182; cfunker@gmail.com Herb Crafters is a place for people interested in herbal health to get together to make medicines, share recipes, and learn about the sustainable use of herbs. Just Food http://www.growingwashington.org/whatcom_just_food_info.php Growing Washington, P.O. Box 30282, Bellingham , WA 98228 Clayton Burrows, Director: (206) 719-0056 Just Food is Whatcom County’s charitable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) system*. Growing Washington has created a fund that subsidizes the price of a season’s worth of produce from CSA farms for people of lower incomes. Northwest Earth Institute http://www.nwei.org/ The Northwest Earth Institute is recognized as a national leader in the development of innovative programs that empower individuals and organizations to transform culture toward a sustainable and enriching future. Today, NWEI offers seven study guides for small groups. These self-guided discussion courses are offered in workplaces, universities, homes, faith centers, neighborhoods, and community centers throughout North America. Each program encourages participants to explore values, attitudes, and actions through discussion with other people. Courses include: • Global Warming: Changing CO2urse BUF has already run three of NWEI's courses and plans to offer more next year. Small Potatoes Gleaning Project http://www.gleaningproject.org 2518 Central Rd Everson, WA 98247 (360)966-2533 glean@openaccess.org What is gleaning? Gleaning is the ancient practice of gathering food left in the field after harvest. Program Mission: To contribute to the development of a community food system, focusing on equitable food distribution through gleaning, market retrievals, educational outreach and promoting food self- reliance. Fresh vegetables & fruit from local farms nourish us all: Small Potatoes Gleaning Project bridges the gap between local surplus produce that would otherwise be wasted and those who are hungry in Whatcom County. Thanks to the combined efforts of farmers, farm workers, and volunteers, over twenty five TONS (53,114) lbs of fresh produce was gleaned and distributed to over 30 sites and to low income participants around Whatcom County in 2007. Students for Sustainable Food http://www.as.wwu.edu/clubs/categorical/?type=ENV Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA To facilitate a campus wide movement towards getting more nutritious choices, local foods and organic foods into all dining areas of the WWU campus. Provide students with an integrated, passionate education about the opportunities in sustainable food systems, agriculture and food security in the Whatcom County area and Washington State. Uprising Seeds: Organic and OP Seeds grown in and adapted for the Pacific NW http://www.uprisingorganics.com 2208 Iron St, Bellingham, WA 360-778-3749 We are a small but growing regional seed company serving gardeners and small farmers in the Puget Sound region and beyond with high quality, 100% Certified Organic seed. We offer about 75 varieties of organic, open pollinated, and heirloom vegetable and flower seeds adapted the unique growing conditions of our region. All our seed is grown in exclusively in Washington and adjoining states (ID, OR) to preserve the local nature of our business. About 65-75% of the seeds we offer are grown at our home farm near Bellingham, with the remainder contracted direct to our small network of very experienced and wonderful family farmers. Our work is a labor of love, and inspired by the increasingly political nature of the seed trade. Our goal is to create a truly regional seed source for NW growers and to support the growth of an organic farm direct seed economy in our region. write to request our small catalogue and look for a website soon. E-mail inquiries best, we can be slow to return phonecalls. Whatcom County Agriculture Advisory Commission http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/boards/agricultural.jsp 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6717/384-1403 Purpose: Provides review and recommendations to the Whatcom County Council on issues that affect agriculture. The AAC also provides a forum for farmers and others interested in enhancing and promoting the long-term viability of Whatcom County agriculture. Authority: RES 2009-002, WCC 2.34 Includes Representatives of: • Whatcom County Conservation District Board Whatcom Farm Friends http://www.wcfarmfriends.com/go/inquiry/1579 1796 Front Street, Lynden, Washington 98264 360-354-1337 email: farmfriends@wcfarmfriends.com Agriculture in Whatcom County needs and deserves a unified and powerful voice to protect and sponsor its interests. Farm Friends focuses their Programs, Projects and Activities through the following Mission, Purpose and Objectives:
Whatcom Fresh P.O. Box 735, Lynden 98264 Derek Long and Farm Friends 360.354.1337 or wcfarmfriends@aol.com Whatcom County farms strive to grow the best produce, preserve a strong rural community and serve as stewards of the land.There is a Whatcom Fresh label on berries, lettuce, herbs, apples and other produce distrubuted locally. |
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