CSA Express

White van with "Intercity Transit Vanpool" logo parked in a lot.

Photo credit: SounderBruce. Vanpool.

I believe that marketing local food through transit networks makes sense because:

  • Transit schedules show when and where people will be

  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

  • Transit riders may rely on them to shop for groceries

  • Gets food to people along the routes to where they’re already going

Skagit County is a proud agricultural region, and its generous soils and climate offers an abundance of crops that can be produced. The USDA Census of Agriculture found that there were 1,041 farms in Skagit County. Large commodity growers and small organic farms are growing. From 2012 to 2017, the value of organic sales in Skagit County increased by 170% to $28.5 million. The Census found 441 new and beginning farmers. They often have little capital for land and equipment, and it is very difficult for new farmers.

A new market to serve regional transit networks will attract new and beginning farmers that can rapidly grow their businesses while acquiring experience and capital.


Bus station with covered bus stops and trees on a sunny day

Credit: SounderBruce. Northgate Transit Center.