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Local Food: Fresh to You, Fair to Farmers
Nothing beats locally grown food for freshness and flavor. And buying local food is a great way to strengthen our local economy by supporting our farming neighbors.
What Is Local Food?
By local food, we mean food that's been grown or raised in New York's North Country region or in the St. Lawrence River Valley (including nearby Ontario and Quebec). The closer to your home the better—especially if you grow it yourself in a home garden or community garden.Why Eat Local Food?
- Tastes best because it’s freshest
- Supports local family farms
- Strengthens our local economy
- Protects our land and conserves fuel
Remember, the goal is not to ban long-distance food. The goal
is to restore a balance of local and long-distance food—for the health
of our communities, our farms, our land, and ourselves.
Local Food: Fresh to You, Fair to Farmers
GardenShare Resources:
- GardenShare's annual Local Food Guide lists farm stands, farmers’ markets, U-pick farms, orchards, and other places where you can buy locally grown food in St. Lawrence County, New York.
- Can local food end hunger? A GardenShare newsletter explores the benefits of eating locally grown food.
- GardenShare’s “Eating with the Seasons in the North Country” calendar provides suggestions to help you eat local food throughout the year in northern New York State.
- Request a free bumper sticker: “Local Food: Fresh to You, Fair to Farmers.”
