Washington State Declares September ‘Eat Local Month’

Eat Local Month celebrates the bounty of Washington’s local food with events and experiences throughout the state, including farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, farm and fish markets, festivals, and more. Eat Local Month connects communities on the journey from farm to table and sea to plate. Participating in Eat Local Month is a meaningful choice to strengthen our food system, reduce our impact on the planet, and contribute to a future where our farmland and fishing waters thrive.  

“So often the hard work of those who grow, raise, and harvest our food goes unseen and unrecognized,” says Maressa Valliant, Eat Local First Director. “This proclamation celebrates what we all know to be true – that the labor of farmers, ranchers, and fishermen is the backbone of this state. It’s so exciting to see these communities rightfully honored.”