Welcome
We think buying local should be easy and fun. That's why we've done the work to find the highest quality, locally made foods and home goods around. All of the products sold through salt & thistle were made with sustainable practices, donate profits to worthy causes, or both. And they are ALWAYS made here. We make sure to get behind our local vendors and help market for them so they have the best opportunities to reach local consumers.
You deserve better
food.
Local is Good
We believe that supporting small communities keeps us all happier, healthier, and more secure. That's why our main purpose is to create a closed loop food system: so that all of the community's resources remain in the community, thereby boosting the value of the entire region. We call it the foodshed approach.
Our 'Port Susan Grown'TM brand represents everything we stand for. Learn more about how we're changing food for good.
"Contributing to the health, wealth and pride of our rural communities through increased local food consumption"
Community is Good
We support our community by promoting education, expediting rural growth, honoring collaboration, and valuing our local resources.
We preserve farming culture by increasing the farmers' share of profits, advocating for our small towns, establishing a closed loop food system, and demonstrating seasonal preservation techniques.
1) Access to our self-directed certification manuals
2) Canning & food preservation classes (supplies additional) see calendar for upcoming events
3) Farming certification assistance (GAP, non-GMO, Organic) see calendar for upcoming events
4) Priority kitchen rental ($15/hr) see calendar for availability
5) Priority space in our market and online store (consignment=30%)
6) Automatic membership in Port Susan Grown branding program ($100 value) PSG details
7) Marketing Assistance
We help local farmers get more food to you by offering:
It takes a village...
We are just a small piece of our giant, intricate local food system. Here are some helpful links to some of the other food and farming organizations who are doing a lot of good for the community.
Knowledge is Good.
We provide nourishment through good food (organic, nutritious, artisan), sustaining our natural and social resources, and by empowering small business owners.
We have compiled a resource library for teachers and community educators interested in the food system, especially regarding the need for and impacts of food hubs. Impact reports are property of North 40 and may be used for educational purposes with prior permission.