Don’t miss out on this fantastic workshop we are organizing with Sustainable Connections. It is FREE to Island Grown members ($15 to non-members – go to islandgrownsj.com to sign up for Island Grown membership). The workshop will be video-conferenced between San Juan and Orcas libraries. A marketing & social media workshop specifically aimed at farms and food…
Green Drinks, an international environmental networking organization, is holding a special event this Thursday at Brickworks! Hosted by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, this event is open to everyone, 5:30 – 11pm. Community announcements will be around 7pm, (come and hear about the Ag Guild’s programs including Island Grown) and a Dance Party starts…
Cucumbers are September’s Harvest of The Month item –the perfect way to enjoy what’s local and in season! September is Eat Local Month! This month cucumbers are being harvested all over San Juan County. Pick up a bunch from your farmers market, farm stands and food co-ops. Not sure what to do with all those cucumbers? Dip…
Eat Island Grown The best tastes of the San Juan Islands showcasing chefs, and the farmers that make that food possible! Using fresh, quality products from San Juan County farms and gatherers, local chefs will prepare delicious samples for you to enjoy. Come for a bite or make a meal of it. Locally produced soft and…
Join us for a formal afternoon tea with treats at Sweet Earth Farm. All proceeds will go to benefit Island Grown in the San Juans. Reservations Required/Limited Seating. Please pick up a ticket at the Sweet Earth SJI Farmers Market Booth – Saturdays from 10-1pm or email: sweetearthfarm.sji@gmail.com Suggeseted Donation – $25-$50
Caring for our soils is something that Island Grown in the San Juans farmers take very seriously. Come and hear author David Montgomery discuss this topic at Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, on July 28th at 6pm. The event is free and is co-sponsored by the San Juan Islands Ag Guild, Griffin Bay Bookstore and…
We had a fantastic weekend at the Pelindaba Lavender Festival! Thank you to everyone who purchased a local libation to support Island Grown! A massive thank you to San Juan Vineyards, Lopez Vineyards, Westcott Bay Cider, Island Hoppin’, San Juan Island Distillery and Kari’s Island Elixirs for supplying the booze…!!! And to our volunteer servers!…
We’re excited to announce that Andre Entermann, owner of Sunnyfield Farm goat dairy on Lopez, took an opportunity to explore all things ‘fromage’ on his recent trip to France. Check out his great blog post here: sunnyfieldonlopez.com We’re looking forward to sampling the results of his inspirational trip!
Passion for clean environment and local food? Join us at Brickworks on April 20th Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd, but let’s start celebrating early! If you have a passion for the environment, food, farming, and camaraderie, you are invited to join in April’s Green Drinks hosted by Island Grown in the San Juans at Brickworks (150 Nichols St.,…
April 6th, 2017 The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is seeking an Executive Director and Administrative Manager San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild Executive Director Job Description The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) is recruiting an Executive Director (ED). The ED will be responsible for managing all Ag Guild operations, administration, programs, and strategic planning…