This week is the annual Buy Local Challenge. What do you have to do in order to participate? Buy local food. This effort, which was launched 5 years ago by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, encourages Marylanders to buy local produce from local farms at Farmers Markets, or participating shops and restaurants. Buying locally is not only good for the environment, but it promotes your local economy. The added benefit is that you get to know where your food comes from and often are able to talk directly with the farmers.
Just because the challenge is running this week, does not meant that you cannot participate any time during the year. Be aware of what you are buying, know where it comes from, and help the environment at the same time.
Below are links to the Buy Local program website, and a list of local farmers markets.
Buy Local Challenge
Anne Arundel County Farmers Markets
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