Tuesday, April 12, 2011

How to start buying local?

Advice on your local buying:


1- Educate yourself--look into what products are grown in your area and when they are available...


2-Don't overwhelm yourself-- start with one product to focus on. Start with vegetables or produce-- these are both seasonal products for the most part so they are a good way to learn about what is grown near you. If you want to expand out more than just local vegetables/produce farmers start looking into local meat and dairy at local stores.

3- Visit local farmers markets as often as possible--each week something new may come out so go frequently to keep you up to date with the products.


4- Join a CSA- A Community Supported Agriculture farm is a way for customers to work with the local farmers. You become a share holder which allows you to work with the farm. You make a payment at the beginning of the season and then get a weekly stipend of produce and products. 



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