Nurturing Farms. Feeding the Islands.
We strengthen island agriculture through programs, partnerships, and coordinated support across San Juan County — helping farmers flourish and island communities access locally-grown food.
Strong Local Food Systems don’t
happen by Accident
They are built through responsive support, trusted relationships, and sustained investment over time.
For almost two decades, the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild has worked to strengthen local agriculture across San Juan County. We know that thriving farms are essential to healthy communities, resilient local economies, food security, and stewardship of place. That’s the future we’re working toward across San Juan County.
Whether You Grow It or Enjoy It...
Resources for farmers, food producers, and everyone who values local food.
Explore programs, tools, and opportunities designed to strengthen local agriculture across San Juan County.
Why it Matters
Tending to the Islands’ Future
Farming on the islands comes with unique challenges. Geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, rising costs, and confusing regulations create barriers to access. That’s why the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild fosters collaboration, delivers responsive programs, and invests in long-term solutions to ensure local agriculture flourishes and that the island communities who depend on local food can too. Because when farmers succeed: we preserve farmland, increase access to local food, honor the island’s heritage and strengthen community resilience.
Since 2021, we’ve supported 357 farmers through the Farmers-to-Farmland Program.
Since 2017, we’ve connected 87 beginning farmers and rachers to farmland opportunities.
Since 2020, we’ve distributed $344,321in grants through the FARM Fund.
San Juan Islands Ag Guild Programs
Hands-on programs and practical support.
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild invests in farmers, farmland preservation, eater education and local food system coordination across San Juan County. These programs are designed to remove barriers to local food, create opportunity for farmers and eaters, and ensure island agriculture is strong for generations to come.
Farmers-to-Farmland
Starting a new farm or food business in San Juan County isn’t easy – our Farmers-to-Farmland program reduces barriers by facilitating land match opportunities, mentorship, go-to-market support and other free resources.
Local Food Finder
Finding local food and food access programs are different on every island. We invest in tools so it’s easier to find local food.
FARM (Food, Agriculture, Relationships, Markets) Fund
The Ag Guild FARM Fund grant program provides local commercial growers with financial support for projects that strengthens long-term farm viability and land stewardship practices.
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
The annual SJ Islands Ag Summit brings farmers, food producers, landowners, and community partners together to share knowledge, build relationships, and explore practical solutions that strengthen agriculture throughout the San Juan Islands.
Farm Tours of the San Juans
Annual Farm Tours create opportunities for islanders and tourists alike to connect with farmers firsthand, learning not only where their food comes from, but who is growing it, and how.
Events and Stories
We sponsor events to celebrate local food and share stories of the community growing local food – so we can know and support each other better.
Collaboration
We organize and gather farmers, organizations, agencies, and food system leaders across San Juan County.
Recent partners include:
From the Field
Hear directly from the farmers and partners who are helping shape the future of island agriculture across San Juan County.
The San Juan Islands are inseparable
from the future of its farms.
When you support the Ag Guild, you support the health and long-term viability of the local food system.