a month of e a t i n .g l o c a l l y
Savor the season and feast on
food that's fresh right now.
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FARMER’S M ARKETS
kick
into high gear. Get to know the
growers, ask questions, and bring
cash. Find a list of markets at
am s. u sd a .g o v /fa rm e rsm a rk e ts.
P LAN T
TO M A TO E S
N O W
and harvest in
August. For growing tips
and recipes, turn to
p a g e
16 0 .
Also, plant lettuce— it’s
inexpensive and grows fast.
Eat locally—within 100 miles
of your home—for the
tastiest produce, meat, and
cheese. You'll be supporting
the local economy.
LO CAL DAIRY
products from
nearby farms taste
superb and are often
free of additives.
C O O K W IT H Local Flavors (
Random
House, $
14
.
95
).
Author Deborah Madison
shares 350 flavorful recipes using seasonal
ingredients. Madison writes a monthly
column, Local Flavors, fo r
c u lin a te .c o m .
oaw orkingfarm
and show your
kids where food
comes from. See
lo ca lh a rv e st.o rg
for an area farm
and tips for visiting.
S» At
d in e
. .
o u t w it h
d a d
on Father^
out
e a tw e llg u id e .
farm-to-table restai
’s Day Check
.o r g
to find
urantsnear you.
JO IN A CSA
(Comm unity
Supported Agriculture) farm for
deliveries of locally grown food. It’s a
great way to share in the seasonal
bounty with local farmers. Visit
c s a c e n t e r.o rg
for a list of growers who
participate in your area.
berries+a bit of honey
+sparkling water +blender
= refreshing drink
Keep tabs on a first-tim e farm er’s journey growing sustainable agriculture at
THEBEGINNINGFARMER.BLOGSPOT.COM.
10 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTO: KRITSADA
