Finding Local Food

For many, farmers’ markets are a relaxing and safe way to shop. But not for everyone, and now it’s easier than ever to find local produce.

WIGC Food Hub

Whidbey Island Grown is now a cooperative (WIGC for Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative), owned by growers, buyers and community partners. Their mission is to support local agriculture and build a resilient local economy on Whidbey Island. South Whidbey Tilth is a member.

WIGC launched a Food Hub in May 2020, an online marketplace where producers from all over Whidbey Island can offer their products for sale to the community. Every week, producers list what they have available on the Food Hub. Starting on Friday and through Tuesday, customers can log into the hub to order products such as fresh produce, herbs, meats, baked goods and more, all locally grown and made.

Customers pick up what they order the following Friday at one of three farm stands: Bell’s Farm (Coupeville), Sherman’s Farm (Coupeville), or Mutiny Bay Blues (Freeland).

For more information about the Food Hub, visit whidbeyislandgrown.com.

Goosefoot Directory

The Goosefoot farm stand directory is online this year. In a few clicks you can find Whidbey Island roadside farm stands, farm stores and farmers’ markets. You can search for specific products, and restrict your search to certain areas of the island. Information includes addresses, dates and hours of operation. Have a look at whidbeyfarmstands.com.