Once you’ve committed to that local ingredient, take advantage of all the ways you can procure it beyond the farmer’s market. Make a weekend activity out of visiting different farms. This has a few benefits. First, it will be nearly impossible to get out of those places without picking up some other local ingredients.
Plus, when you support locally owned businesses, you’re not only supporting the local economy and the employment of local people. You are also directly supporting your local sporting groups and your local community in general. The upside isn’t just environmental — it can also expand your kid’s palate and teach them a thing or 2 about how the local economy works. They might even develop an appreciation for a healthier diet.
