The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
Whether you're passionate about healthy recipes, sustainability initiatives, local giving programs, or supporting local farms, we’ve got something for you. Stay connected with the latest co-op news, learn how we’re making a difference in the community, and discover how you can get involved. Join us as we promote eco-friendly living and share the best in organic, local food."
Our First Farmer Fund Grants
In February, we were thrilled to award our first Farmer Fund Grants to six local farms using donations from our members. We hope this fund grows from year to year.
Beans For Bags: Jumping Mouse Children’s Center
Children instinctively know the need for connection – highlighted for all of us as we are physically distanced from one another.
Beans for Bags: Jefferson Universal Movement PLayground
We invite everyone to our Community Forum on February 29th at Finnriver Cidery to see the plans, vote on likes/dislikes and potential phasing of design. We are headed to Olympia in August for grant funds and need your support to make this playground a reality.
Beans for Bags - Growing Food for the Food Bank
In 2019, Jefferson County Farm and Gardens expect to grow over 10,000 pounds of food for the JC Food Banks.
Beans for Bags - Sunfield Land for Learning
Each Month, Members are given three choices on where to donate their beans ($.05). This month we are happy to feature Sunfield - Land for Learning.