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Port Susan Grown

An easier way to buy local

Welcome to the pride of North 40: our 'Port Susan Grown'TM brand. Wherever you see this label, you can be sure that your food is local, high quality, and ethically sourced. That's because the growers and artisans who use the label have to meet our strict standards.

The Port Susan Pledge:

50 miles

All products must be sourced within a 50 mile radius of our location (aka, North Puget Sound). Ideally, products never travel more than 50 miles, period.

50 acres

Port Susan Grown products are sourced exclusively from small family farms (by USDA standards), which means they are not more than 50 acres in size.

50 percent

Growers who participate in the Port Susan Grown program are guaranteed to retain at least 50% of the food production dollar (See 'Research' for details).

Quality Standards:

In addition to the 50/50/50 rule, growers who use our label must meet stringent criteria for ethical and material quality. Growers demonstrate sustainable farming techniques, meet or exceed federal guidelines for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and must plan to obtain at least one certification (e.g. Non-GMO, Organic, Salmon-Safe) during their membership term.

TM

The Port Susan Grown logo is a working proprietary Trademark and is protected by all intellectual property rights. All aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, logo, branding, and marketing materials may not be copied, reprinted, published, translated, hosted, or otherwise distributed by any means without explicit permission. The "Port Susan Grown leaf and banner" symbol is on file with the US Patent and Trademark Office for intent to use in commerce.

The Port Susan Grown label appears on fresh and shelf-stable products that have been supplied by our member growers and makers.

Businesses and community groups who support the brand, either by purchase or sponsorship, may also display the label at their place of business.