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The 2009 Buy Local Challenge
Pledge to "eat local, eat fresh!" during Buy Local Week...that's July 18th - 26th in 2009. You'll enjoy food that's bursting with flavor and nutrition, and you'll help your family and our farm community to keep growing!
When you discover the benefits of buying from your local farms, farm stands, farmers' markets, wineries, grocers and markets that stock genuine local products, and dining at restaurants that serve local farm food, we hope you'll decide to shop local year round!
GETTING STARTED: IT'S EASY AND IT'S FUN!
The Buy Local Challenge is designed so that you can participate as little or as much as you like--the important thing is to start thinking FRESH, LOCAL, SEASONAL when you make choices about buying and preparing meals, snacking, and dining out.
An omelet made from local eggs at breakfast...local tomatoes on your sandwich at lunch...local wine with your dinner all help to support local agriculture, while enhancing your dining experience.
Need help finding genuine local products? Use our Farm Directory to locate farm fresh produce, meats, flowers, plants and other agricultural commodities.
Many restaurants offer food fresh from a local farm. Ask your favorite restaurant proprietor if they buy local whenever possible and if they don't, challenge them to do so! It will make your dining experience more enjoyable while helping to support local agriculture.
We invite you to join us again this year, as we celebrate Montgomery County's agricultural heritage through the 20th Annual Farm Tour & Harvest Sale. Spend a day or two in the country petting farm animals or having lunch by a scenic pond. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more. It's an educational experience and a great family outing!
Enjoying the freshest greens or the juiciest peach means eating products during their various growing seasons.
Don't forget to think local when you're craving that mid-afternoon snack! Flavorful, crunchy veggies in a light dip is far healthier than salty snacks or candy.