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SALEM LOCAVORES!

We are a group of food enthusiasts supporting local farms and economies, eating fresh seasonal foods, and providing opportunities for education and community celebration. Share recipes, local food sources and celebrate local food!

What is a Locavore?

People who prefer to eat food that is grown and purchased as close to home as possible (around 100 mile radius).

Why eat local?

1. Strengthens our economy

2. Reduces our carbon footprint

3. Builds a stronger community

4. Tastes way better!

Resources to help:

Oregon Farmers' Markets: directory listing of all farmers' markets by region & city, www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org

Local Harvest: searchable directory to find family farms and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, www.localharvest.org

Oregon Tilth: searchable directory of certified organic farms and processors, www.tilth.org

Seasonal Recipes: http://www.wisefoodways.com/recipes/

A 100-mile radius map: http://100milediet.org/get-started/map

The Locavore website: http://www.locavores.com/

Minto Island Growers: A local CSA and also at the Salem Saturday Market www.mintogrowers.com

SUMMER END 2008

BATTLE OF THE LOCAVORE !

Thanks to everyone who came and shared their impressive dishes of local food, this was a very close match!

Also thanks to our sponsors for their generous gifts: Lifesource, Minto Island Growers, Oregon Tilth, Organic Fresh Fingers, and St. Innoccent Winery! Below are this season's prize takers... (and more event photos under "Pages" below).