During the years that Fabgrandpa and I were traveling, we always sought out the local farmers to buy our fruits and veggies. Once in North Georgia, we came upon a pickup truck filled with sweet silver queen corn for sale. It was unattended, but had a hat on the front seat where you could place your money. Even in the desert southwest, we were able to find a farmer in Kanab, Utah, who farmed his plot in the desert and provided us with some of the most delicious tomatoes and corn we have ever found.
Now that we have settled down in West Georgia, I have spent quite a bit of time searching out local farmers and places to go to buy their produce. Yesterday, I found a website for The 2013 Locavore Challenge, and immediately knew I had to join in with this group of people.
Eating local is so much better for you, for the local economy, and for the environment. Eating locally produced foods cuts down on transportation costs, and lets you know exactly where your food is coming from. I know it won’t be possible for me to eat 100% local due to my gluten free needs, but I am certainly going to try eating at least 50%.
I am going to the 2013 Locavore Challenge Kick Off today at 4:00 p.m. in Carrollton, Georgia. I only wish I had known about this sooner that last night, so that I could have let everyone know sooner. You don’t have to live in my corner of the world to do this. Just find a place to get at least enough locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, cheese, or whatever, to eat at least one serving a day of locally produced food. Anyway, now that you DO know there IS such a challenge, who is going to do it?
Lisa Johnston says
This is so cool, Karen! I’m always in favor of buying local. thanks for this post!
Sheri says
That’s a great challenge! We also try to eat local.
Billie @ Rowell Reviews says
I love food off a truck parked on the corner of the street. So fresh, especially sweet corn!
Lisa R. says
I am IN! I have been thinking more about how to get more locally grown food on our table. I’m making an effort to get to more local farmer’s markets and farms with my boys.
Beth @ Musing Mainiac says
So cool Karen! I have 4 or 5 farms in the new town I’m moving to so I plan on doing this too!
Colleen says
I wouldn’t even know where to find local food in our area but it sounds like it would be great for everyone all around.
Alison says
If I wasn’t going on vacation this week I would so participate!! Maybe when I get back. I’ve been wanting to find more local food. I’ve actually found out that I can purchase dairy that is comes locally. And it’s good!
Kimberly says
I think this is a GREAT idea! I’m sorry that you might find it a bit challenging due to the Gluten issues, but I’m sure you can get plenty of great foods.
We always try and buy local whenever possible. We have a farm up the street that carries not only fruits and veggies but also pies, cakes, herbs, spices, milk and other products that were grown and made locally. I just wish they were open year round. They close from November through April. I understand why they have to (we’re in NY and can have harsh winters). I wish we lived in an area where they could stay open year round because I would shop there year round.
I’m curious to know what you learn from the event. I hope you’ll post about it.
Kim L says
I love buying locally. Luckily my dad always plants a huge garden every year so I have plenty of produce.
I really need to learn how to can though so that we could enjoy the produce all year long! I just find it a bit intimidating. Do you can?
Rachel says
Love eating local. We even have a locally owned grocery store that features local produce and meat when in the right season. It is awesome.