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08/22/2007: "Look For This Logo"

There are still active farms in the San Juans, and thanks to an innovative program started by the Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC) of San Juan County, some local restaurants are displaying a logo that signifies the use of some locally produced farm products.

ARC created the Islands Certified Local (ICL) program to recognize the efforts of local food establishments that buy from local farm producers, and ask the public to look for the Islands Certified Local program decal in the window of their favorite restaurants.

ARC has also provided a list of participating restaurants, B&B’s, schools, senior centers, and other food establishments in the islands that have joined the program, The list can be accessed by clicking on“ICL Program”

Current participants are: Blossom Grocery, Lopez; Christina’s, Orcas; Garden Path Café, San Juan; Harrison House Suites & Tucker House Inn, San Juan; Inn at Ship Bay, Orcas; Longhouse Bed & Breakfast, San Juan; Shaw General Store, and Steps Wine Bar & Café, San Juan. Participating food establishments pledge to use a 5 % minimum of local farm products.

More information on this, and other ARC programs, can be found on the ARC website at www.sjcarc.org . ( Tif & Gif Creative of Friday Harbor designed and donated the logo for the ICL program)