Farmer Spotlight: Heidi’s Fancy Goods
“Good Food Available for All” is the heart and soul of local grower, Heidi Zimmerman’s, work at Heidi’s Fancy Goods. A lifelong steward of the land, Heidi comes from a long line of organic farmers. At her Amboy, WA, farm, regeneration, sustainability, and reverence for the earth shape her farming practices.
Heidi with one of her favorite apple trees—grown without synthetic sprays as part of a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly farming.
From the varieties of fruits and vegetables she chooses to grow to her relationship with her land and animals—Heidi makes decisions rooted in intention. Whether you’re visiting her at the Vancouver Farmers Market or savoring one of her blushing onions or blue Hubbard squash, Heidi’s passion for food justice and community education is contagious.
Knowledgeable in foraging and food preservation, Heidi is always eager to share creative ways to make the most of what the land provides. Her market booth is stocked with unique, small-batch offerings like hand-pressed ciders and juices, syrups tapped from her own trees, and salt flavored with truffles that grow naturally on her property.
Heidi is one of the many incredible local farmers Clark County Food Bank has partnered with through federal food purchasing programs. We’re grateful for her commitment to growing clean, nutrient-dense food for our community. We look forward to future opportunities to partner alongside local farms!
Using greenhouses to extend the growing season allows for fresh produce nearly year-round.
