Your One Stop guide to Eating local
Experience the farms, food businesses, and organizations that create the distinctive flavor of our community.
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By supporting local farmers and food businesses, we can each do our part to guarantee an ample supply of nourishing food for our community; ensure vibrant and prosperous farmers markets; preserve farmland; and scale up regenerative agriculture to maximize food quality and combat the global climate crisis.
Did you know?
With the majority of our food being imported, and the majority of our farmland used to grow food for export, most of our food dollars are lost to the industrial agriculture system. The pandemic underscored that this reliance on imports and exports can be easily disrupted, putting strain on farming families and creating economic volatility for our community.
Why Local Food?
When we talk about local food, we don’t just talk in terms of miles traveled. To us, local food means real food produced by regional farmers, ranchers, and food artisans with common environmental, animal welfare, and public health values.
Purchasing from local producers not only connects you to the very source of your food, but also offers a tangible way to support your community.
Local food benefits the environment.
Shorter distance from field to plate means less dependence on fossil fuels, reduced air pollution, and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Fruits and veggies grown on nearby farms are picked at the peak of ripeness and typically reach local markets within 24 hours of harvest, helping to preserve their nutritional content.
Money spent on local food is reinvested with businesses and services in our community.
Purchasing food from local farmers helps ensure their financial viability and the chances that they’ll continue farming instead of selling their land to be developed
Food security occurs when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
The fewer steps between you and your food’s source, the less likelihood for contamination.
Our heartfelt thanks to the following businesses who helped make this guide possible.