Go Homegrown

Buy in-season and local fruits and vegetables:

• Berries and greens in spring
• Apples and butternut squash in fall
• Melon and tomatoes in summer
• Sweet potatoes and broccoli in winter
• Shop regularly at local farmers’ markets and farm stands. To find North Carolina state-owned farmers’ markets and community farmers’ markets, visit www.ncfarmfresh.com/farmmarkets.asp.
• Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) group. Pay the farmer money in the winter, and in spring and summer get a weekly box of fresh, local produce. For more information, go to www.ncfarmfresh.com/farms.asp.
• Growing your own vegetables in the back yard or in large containers is a great way to keep fresh vegetables at your fingertips. High-yield plants such as tomatoes may be best for a first-time gardener.
• Consider joining a community garden to share the work with friends and neighbors. Check with your local Cooperative Extension office for more information about how you can grow your own food.

 

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