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Links
to Local Foods sources for Mid-Atlantic region
Below
you will find links to resources that can help you find local suppliers
of healthy, sustainably-raised meat and vegetables in the mid-Atlantic
region. Food travels more than 1400 miles before it reaches
our dinner plate, and the environmental pollution and weaking of local
economies that results is unnecessary. In this region, we
have a growing movement of innovative farmers finding ways to
farm with the land while raising a healthy family. Be a local
hero, support your local farms. Supporting local farms keeps our
dollars in our local economies, keeps the need for fossil fuels down,
builds our community's food security, protects the land and just makes
good ol' fashion sense!
Farmer Markets
Farmer markets are increasing throughout the country, and we are
blessed with many local markets where you can get produce picked that
day, flowers and more. Here you can meet the farmers that
grow them. Follow the links below to find one near you.
www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/state/virginia.htm
Pastured-raised
and free-ranging meat, dairy and eggs
Studies are finding that animals raised on green pastures with plenty
of room to roam are healthier than factory-farmed grain-fed
animals. We have lots of local sources for these
products.
www.futureharvestcasa.org/amazing.html
Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA)
This is also known
as subscription farming where the consumer pays money to own a part of
the farms harvest. In return they recieve a weekly box (usually
enough for 2-4 people) over the course of the growing season, anywhere
from 20-32 weeks. This is a great way to develop a
relationship with a local farm, cut out the middle person, and receive
a diversity of farm fresh produce. There are many different farms
offering many different types of CSA's so be sure to read the
descriptions below.
www.futureharvestcasa.org/csa.html
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