Where to find locally grown food

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  • Charlotte Local Food website: Ellen Thomas’ site has become a blog of her experiences in buying locally. In July, she’ll document her attempt to eat local for the month. www.charlottelocalfood.com
  • Local Harvest: A national site that includes sources such as farmers markets, restaurants and CSA farms, it has extensive lists of Carolinas resources. www.localharvest.com
  • Nourishing the Carolinas: Click on “community” for forums on finding local sources in N.C. regions, including Charlotte. (Subscription required.) www.nourishingthecarolinas.com
  • Center for Environmental Farming Systems: Information on community farm systems. www.cefs.ncsu.edu
  • Absolute Organics: Charlotte-based company distributes locally grown fruits and vegetables through online orders. www.theabsoluteorganics.com
  • The Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market: Commonly known as The Tailgate, is Charlotte’s only local food farmers market! We host farmers who sell their own sustainably grown produce, meat, eggs, flowers, honey, dairy and herbs subject to the seasons and availability.  Enjoy prepared foods and crafts handmade by carefully selected artists and artisans.  We are located at 100 West Park Avenue a short distance from the Bland stop on the CATS light rail,  Hours are Tuesdays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  More information at http://www.charlottetailgatemarket.com.  You can sign up for weekly market news at http://mylist.net/listinfo/tailgate.

 

 

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