The demand for fresh, local food has been growing rapidly in recent years, spurred by celebrity chefs, farmers’ markets, Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaigns, and other initiatives.
Institutions of various kinds have begun to respond to this demand. In one well known example, the media attention received by the local foods project begun in one dining
hall at Yale University has made other schools aware that serving fresh, local food can give them a competitive edge when recruiting students. As a result, many colleges and universities across the country have begun to feature their use of local foods. Many other institutions are aware of the growing consumer demand for fresh, local food, but don’t know how to get started.
This Guide to Serving Local Food on Your Menuis designed as a primer to help foodservice managers and directors, caterers, chefs, restaurateurs and others consider creative ways to incorporate fresh, local products into almost any foodservice setting.
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What You Can Do
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Keep up to date on local and national issues affecting your community. Connect with others who share your concerns. - Get involved
Participate in civic life. Attend public meetings when you can. Volunteer in your community. Run for public office. - Add your voice
Know your elected officials. Call and write them whenever they need it. Talk about issues with your friends and neighbors. Write letters to the editor. - Register to vote!
Encourage others to register and vote as well.