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Local Food: Where to Find It, How to Buy It

A sustainable food supply is a local food supply.  Rising energy costs, concern for the environment, food security issues, and a desire to revitalize rural communities are all contributing to interest in local food.

Farmers and consumers can work together to build local food systems.  The resources in this section are a good place to start.  Food and Farm Directories lists resources that consumers can use to find locally grown food.  Farmers can use the information in the Direct Marketing section to reach out to consumers in their communities.