Have you taken the pledge to buy local? This week, July 19-27, 2014, is Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week!
The goal of the Buy Local Challenge is to raise awareness about
the benefits of local farms and food. This helps Marylanders become more
familiar and more frequent consumers of fresh, local products.
The challenge began in 2007 by the Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission to support local farms and to encourage Marylanders to
eat more nutritious foods.
Governor O’Malley will celebrate the challenge by hosting the seventh
annual Buy Local Cookout at the Government House on July 25. Creameries on
Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail, including South Mountain Creamery, will be
there with black raspberry and lemon meringue ice cream!
“’Buy Local Challenge Week’ is a great opportunity to remind
Marylanders of all the healthy, delicious foods we have right here in
Maryland,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “Katie and I challenge our neighbors
show their support for Maryland’s family farms – we’re encouraging Marylanders
to purchase at least one locally-grown product for their favorite dishes during
Buy Local Challenge Week and to continue that practice every day of the year.”
Benefits of Buying Local:
- Local Food is better for the environment
- Locally grown food tastes better
- Local produce is better for you
- Local food supports local economies
- Local food strengthens local farm families
- Local food is safer
- Local food builds community
- Local food preserves the open character and rural space
Learn more about the Buy Local Challenge here:
http://mda.maryland.gov/Documents/buylocalbenefits.pdf
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