Fresh From Our Friends
Supporting local farms, producers, and makers is our pride and joy. Partnering with our friends and neighbors is a big part of what makes the Co‑op so much more than a grocery store. When you shop at the Co‑op, not only do you put your hard-earned dollar back into the local economy, you support the dreams of real people who live here and reduce your carbon footprint, too. It feels good to shop local. It feels even better to shake the hand or give a high-five to the folks who grow our food, make our soaps, and illustrate our greeting cards, and happen to live just down the road.
Twin Brook Creamery
Family owned and operated since 1910, Twin Brook Creamery prioritizes stewarding the soil and animals in their care, in the best possible way. 5th generation farmers Larry and Debbie Stap are the current owners/operators, Larry being the great-grandson of founder Jacob Stap.
Better milk for a better planet? You betcha! Come taste the difference for yourself.
Lopez Island Vineyards
Brent and Maggie of Lopez Island Vineyards have been dutifully tending to some of their grapes since 1987! The oldest vineyard in San Juan County, find a selection of reds and whites in our Wine Department.
Sip, Sip, Horray >
Waxwing Farm
You’ve seen their plump sugar snap peas in produce, and their smiling faces in the Co-op (Arielle used to work here!). Just under 2 miles away, Waxwing Farm is digging up some of the freshest produce in town.
Fresh Faces of Farming>
Boldly Grown Farm
On a mission to grow high-quality organic fall and winter storage vegetables on their family-owned farm, Amy and Jacob will tell you bitter is better and farming is way more pun than it looks.
Putting the ‘Rad’ in Radicchio>
Ralph’s Greenhouse
A 2nd generation organic farm just 4 miles from the Co-op, Ralph’s Greenhouse is responsible for those irresistibly sweet carrots - and so much more.
Farming Skagit Since The 80s >
Shepard Moon Concoctions
Made right here in Mount Vernon, founder Makena has been making bath salts for over 25 years. Along with her one faithful and fabulous assistant, Suki (pictured), they are providing the most essential ingredient to a therapeutic bath: intention.
A Local Soak >
Dear Table Farm
Grace and Griffin started their farm after participating in the Viva Farms Practicum program five years ago, and have grown from 1.25 acres in their first year to now six acres in their fourth year in business.
Meet the Viva Alumni >