Our mission is to ensure the future of local farming and build a healthier community through a resilient and equitable food ecosystem. FRIENDS OF THE FARMS ENVISIONS A ROBUST AGRICULTURAL SCENE, WITH A MINIMUM OF 180 ACRES ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PERMANENTLY PROTECTED FOR AGRICULTURE, AN EVER-INCREASING CUSTOMER BASE FOR LOCALLY GROWN FOOD, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ATTRACT AND RETAIN FUTURE GENERATIONS OF FARMERS. FRIENDS OF THE FARMS IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BY: CREATING THE DESIRABLE VISUAL PRESENCE OF A RURAL COMMUNITY PROVIDING CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY PRESERVING OUR ISLAND'S AGRICULTURAL AND ETHNIC HERITAGE ENSURING FOOD SECURITY PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT