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The local food team will be sharing articles, exclusive interviews, and project updates that tell the story of how we are building a stronger, more resilient local food system. To measure the success of local food programs, we have identified 10 indicators of success that measure how well we are doing in our efforts to create a stronger, more affordable food system. Each article is directly connected to one or more of our 10 indicators of success which are shown below and will also be shown in each article. Click on the indicator icons for more information about our initiative!
Stay updated with us as we bring you the local food news you need each month!
 In early 2018, King County and its partners launched the Working Farmland Partnership (WFP) to connect farmland owners with farmers looking to establish or expand their business. We interviewed Melissa Borsting, King County Project/Program Manager focused on the WFP, to better understand what the WFP means for local food, how the partnership works, and the successes and challenges faced by this project so far.
“The Working Farmland Partnership at its core is a collaboration to address the Local Food Initiative goal of 400 new acres per year in food production,” Melissa said. “PCC Farmland Trust, SnoValley Tilth, Tilth Alliance, King County, and the King Conservation District are the partners who helped launch the pilot year of this program." Image from Audra Mulkern. Read full blog post here.
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 Did you know? Many King County farms donate some or all of the food they grow to local food banks.
If you, your family, or friends are interested in helping low-income families access fresh fruit and vegetables from food banks, you can donate to or volunteer at one of the farms, food banks, or advocacy organizations in our blog to ensure your money will provide increased access to healthy foods for people in need. Farms for Life, South King County Food Coalition, and Hopelink Harvest are three King County advocacy organizations with various farm and food bank related resources to help you effectively give back this holiday season! Read full blog post here.
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 King County Local Food Economy Program Manager Michael Lufkin sat down recently with KEXP Radio’s Diane Horne – host of KEXP Radio’s “Mind over Matters” weekly public affairs program – to talk about the Local Food Initiative, including efforts to preserve farmland, increase production of locally grown foods, and strengthen the farm-to-table pipeline in King County.
Listen to this podcast by searching "KEXP Mind over Matters" wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to the podcast here.
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 “Fresh Bucks at Safeway” is a new partnership between the City of Seattle and Safeway that is implementing the city’s Fresh Bucks program at all Safeway locations in Seattle. Fresh Bucks is a King County food access program administered by the City of Seattle that makes healthy foods more affordable for low-income King County residents. This program is offered to King County residents who use their federal food stamp benefits (SNAP) to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. At all Safeway stores in Seattle, customers who buy at least $10 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables using their SNAP/EBT card and their Safeway Club Card will get a Fresh Bucks coupon for $5 off their next purchase of fruits and vegetables. Click here for all Seattle Safeway locations. Read full blog post here.
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