Annual Spring Membership Meeting

It's time to kick off the 2009 season!

Members be sure to attend the
Annual Spring Membership Meeting,
Saturday March 28th 2009
Bloedel Donovan Park, Lake Whatcom
Potluck Dinner at 5:30pm
New Member Orientation at 4pm

Vendor Application

Hello all! Vendor Apps will be available for download on Jan 10, 2009. Hang in there, April will be here before you know it.

Almost Over

Holiday Festivities

The market will be open on Saturdays through December 20th!

The Annual Tree Lighting is on Dec.6th at 5pm. Enjoy FREE Popcorn, HOT Cider. SANTA will be on hand to lend a little holiday cheer.

Beware Crows

Another sunny Saturday at the market, Scarecrows courtesy of Hopewell Farm.

Seasonal Delights

Autumn is well and truly upon us, but Whatcom County farmers are still bringing in lovely, luscious produce for our enjoyment! 

Last week I weighed all the fruits and vegetables I bought at the market for our two-person household, and was surprised to see that I'd purchased 14-1/2 pounds! No wonder my shopping bags felt heavy -- they held mixed salad greens, a squash, tomatoes, celeriac, bell peppers, potatoes, Swiss chard, cauliflower, shallots, and onions.

And that doesn't count the local eggs, bread, cider, and goat cheese that I bought, as well. 

Needless to say, we are eating very well this week! 

--Cynthia

Visit a Local Farm!

Have you ever wanted to visit one of our Bellingham Farmers Market farms? Here's a great opportunity -- this Saturday, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m., you can visit BelleWood Acres, Grace Harbor Farms, or McPhail Berry Farm, all in Lynden. 

These farms, and several more, are part of the Whatcom "Tour de Farms," one of the many fun activities you can enjoy during Sustainable Connections 4th annual "Eat Local Week," September 7-14. For all the details on the "Tour de Farms," including a map, and other "Eat Local Week" events, go to www.SustainableConnections.org.

Here's what you'll experience on your self-guided tour: 

BelleWood Acres -- Tour the orchard, gardens, packing line, juice line, and bakery. Sample our products in the farm store, including "just picked" apples and pears, specialty cheeses and baked goods, honey roasted peanut butter, and fresh apples smothered in warm caramel! (www.bellewoodapples.com)

Grace Harbor Farms -- Tour the milking facility and the creamery, and visit with the goats, as well as chickens, turkeys, horses, and a miniature horse. Visit the farm store to sample and buy goat cheese, milk, yogurt, and frozen yogurt, and our skin care products. (www.graceharborfarms.com)

McPhail Berry Farm -- Come pick or purchase ready-picked scrumptious berries, enjoy fresh berry pies, feed the animals, and go for a hayride around the farm! (www.mcphailberries.com)

Come by bike, bus, or carpool! More information: www.SustainableConnections.org.

-- Cynthia