Join us for Northwest Washington’s premier food & farming business conference! The Eat Local First Trade Meeting brings together farmers, fishers, food producers, artisans, chefs, grocery buyers, processors, distributors — anyone working in the local-food supply chain — for a full day of networking, business connections, and collaboration.
Expect a dynamic expo, one-on-one producer/buyer consultations, business panels, and a delicious locally sourced lunch. Whether you want to expand your wholesale accounts, find new suppliers, or build relationships within the regional food economy, this is the place to be. Who should attend: Farmers, fishers, food artisans & producers; restaurants, retailers, grocery buyers & distributors; processors; and anyone interested in sourcing or selling local food.
Why come:
Meet 180+ peers and buyers in one room, discover new products and suppliers, build wholesale or retail partnerships, and help strengthen the local food economy.
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday, February 10, 9 AM - 4 PM
4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
$90 - $165
Holly Erickson
Sustainable Connections
hollye@sustainableconnections.org
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