Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development

2010 Food Charrette

2010 Food Charrette

On January 30th, 2010, LCLT held a charrette at the Lopez Community Center for the Arts. Click the title above to read more!


Grain Project

Grain Project

Our goal is to slowly increase the production of grains and pulses (dry beans, peas, etc.) while increasing the fertility of soils on Lopez.


Mobile Processing Unit

Mobile Processing Unit

The mobile processing unit (MPU) is the first USDA approved mobile processing unit in the US. Read more here!


Farm Products Guide

Farm Products Guide

Buying local farm products is a less expensive and healthier way to nourish yourself, your family, and your community. Download the 2009 FPG to find homegrown and homemade goods on Lopez Island.


The Lopez Island Farm Education (LIFE)

The Lopez Island Farm Education (LIFE)

The LIFE farm to school program promotes an appreciation of nature, nutrition, aesthetics, community, land stewardship, environmental awareness, and the value and joy of meaningful work. LIFE literally grounds children in life skills, and fosters creativity and hope for their futures.


Blowin’ in the Wind

Would it be possible to produce electricity for eleven homes, the LCLT office, and two rental units by wind power alone?

LCLT asked this question last year and, with the assistance of Michael Karp, CEO of A World Institute for Sustainable Humanity (A W.I.S.H.), installed a wind-testing tower to find out. LCLT’s goal is a zero-net-energy community.


Celebrating over 20 years of ‘Unleashing the Power of Community’

Celebrating over 20 years of 'Unleashing the Power of Community'



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