Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) Program of the Lopez Community Land Trust is committed to cultivating an ethic of agricultural land stewardship, providing education about the importance of strong local food systems and actively promoting the development of small scale agricultural infrastructure for the San Juan Islands. Through the efforts of LCLT staff, community volunteers, and local farmers, the SARD program is increasing the economic feasability of small-scale, ecologically sound agriculture and creating new avenues for sustainable land-based livelihoods, while supporting a goal of community food security in San Juan County.

For information on our SARD internships, click here.

SARD programs include:

• Mobile Processing Unit
• Farm Products Guide
• Lopez Island School District Garden and Farm Program
• 2011 Food Charrette
• Wind Energy Report
• Grain Project

SARD Events:

• The 12th Annual Harvest Dinner
• Michael Abelman - a farmer, author photographer,  recognized practitioner of sustainable agriculture and proponent of regional food systems spoke at LCLT’s Harvest Dinner in 2009. To listen to his message, follow this link:  http://www.kloi.org/2009/11/michael-ableman-lopez-community-land-trust-harvest-dinner-102409/