At Food Alliance, we’re proud to be recognized as a third-party certification program for Walmart that verifies Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adoption and supports practices that protect pollinator health.

We’re especially proud of our long-standing collaboration with Salmon-Safe, an eco-label renowned for its leadership in safeguarding water quality and salmon habitat across the Pacific Coast.

Nestled in the fertile soils of Northwest Washington’s Whatcom County, Enfield Farms has spent more than 45 years cultivating exceptional berries with care and intention.

Behind every apple, steak, or loaf of bread is a network of people, places, and processes working together to move food from the land to our tables. This network is known as the food supply chain, and understanding how it works helps us make more informed, responsible, and sustainable choices as consumers.

In the heart of Washington’s Columbia Basin, just outside Ephrata, Pure Country Farms is redefining what it means to run a family farm in the 21st century. Founded nearly five decades ago by Paul Klingeman Sr., the farm has grown from a traditional pig operation into a multi-generational example of sustainable, ethical, and transparent agriculture.

Bowles Farming Company, a sixth-generation family farm rooted in California’s San Joaquin Valley, has been a Food Alliance client since 2012. Led by Cannon Michael, the farm blends deep agricultural heritage with forward-thinking innovation, using its platform to model sustainability, community engagement, and transparency in a rapidly evolving food system.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests. Unlike traditional methods that often rely heavily on chemical pesticides, IPM emphasizes understanding pest life cycles and their interactions with the environment to implement effective, environmentally sensitive strategies.

In the world of sustainable shellfish aquaculture, Bobbi Hudson stands out as a leading voice. As the Executive Director of the Pacific Shellfish Institute, Bobbi has dedicated her career to ensuring the health of marine ecosystems along the U.S. West Coast. With a strong foundation in environmental science and a lifelong connection to the sea, Bobbi’s work is both a professional pursuit and a personal passion.