It's springtime, perfect for considering how to support your local food producers.

PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND CELEBRATING LOCAL FOODS

WHY CHOOSE LOCALLY GROWN?

• Connect with your grower to learn about food production methods
• Support markets that allow small family farms to survive
• Purchasing local keeps farmers in the High Country and preserves scenic farms
• Enjoy a greater variety of fruits and vegetables by growing them or purchasing from local growers
• Local farms and gardens preserve heirloom varieties

HOW TO EAT LOCAL DURING THE GROWING SEASON

• SHOP AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
  • King Street on Tuesdays from 3:30–6:30 pm
  • Blowing Rock on Thursdays from 3–6 pm
  • Watauga County on Saturdays from 8–noon
   
• SHOP ON-LINE AT THE HIGH COUNTRY FOOD HUB
• JOIN A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
• CHOOSE AREA WINERIES AND CRAFT BREWERIES
• CHOOSE RESTAURANTS AND BAKERIES THAT USE LOCAL INGREDIENTS
• SELECT GROCERS AND PRODUCE STANDS SELLING LOCAL PRODUCTS
• GROW A GARDEN