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 Marketwww.mintogrowers.com

Flint, Michigan rethinking ordinances to promote urban agriculture

John Gear