Slow Food Whidbey Island is here to promote the idea that the food we eat should be local, affordable and accessible to all. To support the farming community, Slow Food Whidbey Island launched the Farm Funding Program in 2024, funding a handful of local farms to help with their efforts to address climate mitigation, extend the growing season, and improve and increase production. In 2025, we were able to provide financial assistance to more local farms. Our goal for 2026 is to grow the program and continue to meet the needs brought about by these uncertain times.