Mount Vernon nonprofit: ‘Local food can be everyday food’
Published 3:07 pm Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Puget Sound Food Network is making a big push to get local food into consumers’ kitchens. After months of planning, they’re launching a campaign to get local growers to join the network.
“Shoppers might find these foods on high-end restaurant menus, specialty stores and farmers markets, but they can’t find a fair representation at regular grocers, schools or work cafeterias,” said Lucy Norris, regional food system developer for the nonprofit. “It’s still a niche, but we think local food can be everyday food.”
Find out more on the PSFN’s blog.
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