Cascade Harvest Coalition

Program Description
The Cascade Harvest Coalition (CHC) supports the preservation and revitalization of the food and farming system in western Washington through forums, promotions, inter-organizational communication, research, education and collaboration. Through their involvement, CHC member organizations and individuals help to address the threats to sustainable agriculture in western Washington. The Coalition’s programs address critical issues of local product awareness and consumer education (Puget Sound Fresh); farm transition and farmer education (Washington FarmLink); policy maker education (Washington Ag Summit); new marketing opportunities (farm-to-cafeteria); and food access (Northwest Farming for Humanity).
Program Description
FarmLink helps ensure that working farms remain in agricultural production by facilitating the transition of farms to the next generation. FarmLink connects people wanting to get started in agriculture with farmers and landowners who are committed to establishing the next generation of producers. FarmLink also connects people with the resources and technical expertise necessary to achieve their goals.

PUGET SOUND FRESH
Program Description
Puget Sound Fresh is a program initiated by the King County Agriculture Commission to encourage consumers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants to seek out and purchase locally-grown products. The program is designed to increase consumer preference for locally-grown products by identifying those products with a Puget Sound Fresh sticker or banner. The program has now expanded to a number of additional counties in the region. Participating grocery stores, restaurants and farmers’ markets promote local produce and farm products by using the Puget Sound Fresh logo.

Contact
4649 Sunnyside Avenue North,
Room 123,
Seattle, Washington 98103.
Phone: (206) 632-0606
Fax: (206) 632-1080
Web: www.pugetsoundfresh.org and
www.cascadeharvest.org