Eating local is more than just putting food on your plate; it’s about your health, the local economy, the regional food system, our community, and the environment. Every dollar you spend with nearby farmers helps sustain these family farms and builds stronger connections between growers and eaters. Local food also creates resilience, meaning our community … Continue reading Local food on a budget: How to afford local, sustainable eating
When people think about supporting local farmers, they often picture cooking elaborate meals from fresh produce and unique cuts of meat. If you’re not a cook and rather reach for heat-and-eat options, can you still support local farmers? Sure can! From fresh fruit and ready-to-eat snacks, to baked goods, cheese, and flowers, farms provide more … Continue reading 6 Ways to Support Local Farmers Even if You Don’t Cook
Why Seasonal Eating Matters If you’ve ever bitten into a tomato in February and been disappointed by how flavorless and mealy it was, then you’ve discovered one of the reasons to eat seasonally! To “eat seasonally” means to only eat fruits and vegetables at the time of year that they naturally grow and ripen in … Continue reading How to Start Eating Seasonally
Generally, we can get any fruits or vegetables at any time in the grocery store. The produce shelves are stocked with tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, grapes, and other foods year round. If we can enjoy what we want exactly when we want it, why would anyone choose to “eat seasonally”? To “eat seasonally” means to only … Continue reading 4 Reasons to Eat Seasonally
Food is central to our world. We all eat it, we all need it, we all get grumpy without it. It's central to our work at FoxRAP, too - it's often what brings our growers and our community members together. So as we dig into summer and the abundant fresh food season here in Wisconsin, … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Finding Local Food
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