Ready to eat local this year?
With winter melting away and spring, well... springing, it's time to start thinking about gardening, farmer's markets and local eating! Get a jump on this coming growing season and make some new healthy and local choices for you and your family.
Check out your local produce!
The booths at the Farmer's Market this weekend were suddenly over-flowing with more variety and more quantity... a sure sign we have reached the harvest season! If you're curious about eating locally, why not get together with some friends and stage an Eat Local Potluck for one night? It's a great way to showcase what's coming out of your garden and what's produced in your community.
Try an Eating Local Challenge
August and September are when the most "eat local challenges" are staged. Give local eating a try, support sustainable agriculture and enjoy the fresh harvests of the season! To learn more, just visit the lens.
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