• Taproot Expansion Project

    Taproot Expansion Project

    More equipment, space, and services! Did you know Taproot is working on expanding its services by adding a fully equipped cook room, offering businesses and individuals access to a modular space that will include a six-burner gas range, convection oven (for baking, roasting, and more!), a large steam jacketed tilting kettle, a fire-suppression hood, a…

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  • Behind Every Meal is a Story

    Behind Every Meal is a Story

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    Discover Heritage Tastes of the San Juans   Eat Island Grown! By Caitlin Leck The unique “terroir” and “merroir” of the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea create conditions that have offered a fragile but bountiful harvest to islanders and beyond for generations, from from camas root to cockles, from salal berries to salmon….

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  • Dirt Rich Movie – Sept. 20th at Brickworks

    Free Admission (donations accepted to help support the San Juan Island Farm Tours) Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor 6:00 pm – Social 6:30 pm – Movie Post-movie – talk with the director Director: Marcelina Cravat Producer: Eric Katsuleres Description: Through a beautiful exploration of geo-therapy strategies that can literally reverse the effects of runaway global…

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  • 2019 Farm Tours

    2019 Farm Tours

    San Juan Island: September 20-22 Orcas Island: September 28 & 29 Lopez Island: October 5 & 6 https://islandgrownsj.com/?page_id=2831

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  • Ag Summit Hoedown and BBQ – Feb 2nd

    Everyone is invited to the Ag Summit Hoedown at Brickworks Feb. 2nd, 6-9pm.  Music by River Rye: $5 cover, 17 and under free.  BBQ dinner with all the trimmings by San Juan Bistro (Formerly SJI Cheese.) Dinner $15, discount prices for kids.

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  • Climate Change Chat with Dr. Heidi Roop – Feb. 2nd

    Join Dr. Heidi Roop for an informal discussion on climate change in the Puget Sound. Dr. Roop is a climate scientist with a passion for science, communication, and community co-production of knowledge.  Dress warm, the event is outside around the fire. Feb. 2nd at 5pm Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor FREE

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  • Bite of the San Juans – Oct. 27, 2019 at Brickworks

          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, local chefs will prepare delicious samples for you to enjoy. Come for a bite or make a meal of it. Locally produced soft and alcoholic…

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  • 2018 Farm Tours in September: SJI, Lopez and Orcas

    The San Juans Farm Tours are a unique opportunity to visit farms on the islands. Join us for the 2018 San Juan Farm Tours and discover the local bounty on each island! Supported by a grant from the San Juan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. To purchase tickets click on the island below: – $5…

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  • Island Fibers

    The aim of Island Fibers is to promote Lopez-grown wool and “Slow Fiber.” We offer exceptional handspinning fleece, yarn, and handwoven/handknit garments, blankets, rugs, and accessories, as well as a large selection of materials and tools for knitters, spinners, crocheters, weavers, and felters. Studio open year-round by appointment. 360-468-2467 4208 Port Stanley Rd. Lopez Island…

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  • Lopez Island Shellfish Farm & Hatchery

    Lopez Island Shellfish Farm & Hatchery

    The finest Northwest shellfish, fish and seafood. Pacific, Euro Flat, Olympia Oysters, Manila & Butter Clams, Pink Scallops and fresh local fish in season. Direct sales from the farm and products available throughout the county. Hatchery tours. Visitors welcome. 203 Shoreland Drive Lopez Island 360-268-2722 shellfish@jffarms.com www.jffarms.com

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  • Cynthia’s Bistro

    Cynthia’s Bistro

    Cynthia’s is a neighborhood bistro located in Friday Harbor. Cynthia Burke, the owner, has been a Farmer’s Market vendor for over 15 years & sources products locally whenever possible for the many products created for Farmer’s Market, catering & the restaurant itself. Stop by and be Nourished! Open for Brunch all year. Brunch & Dinner…

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