 The 2024 Expo was a great day for farmers and local food seekers! Shoppers bought record amounts of local food and families enjoyed the Kid Zone. Farmers connected with old friends and new customers, and lots of folks said they came to the Expo because they saw local reporter Carey Wickersham's live interviews on the Fox 4 WDAF morning show.
If you couldn't make it to the Expo or didn't get enough local food, don't worry, we've got you covered! Here are more ways to connect to our local food community and enjoy local produce and handcrafted products all season. 1. Sign up for a CSA. Community Supported Agriculture, CSA for short, is a partnership between the consumer (you!) and the person growing or raising your food. Similar to a subscription service, you pay the farmer upfront and in return you’ll receive an assortment of local fresh food items throughout the season, generally on a weekly basis. CSAs also provide the perfect opportunity to build a relationship with the people who grow your food, to see where your food comes from, and to taste the freshest food our region has to offer. Learn more about CSAs and explore farms that offer CSAs on the KC Food Circle directory. 2. Find local food near you. Check the Eat Local KC map to find local food at farms, markets, restaurants and grocery stores near you. 3. Pick up a Farmers Market Passport and explore farmers markets all summer. The Farmers Market Passport is a fun way to connect with your community and support local farmers. Visit farmers markets and farm stands in the passport to find lots of helpful resources and be entered to win cash-value prizes from local small businesses. Stay in touch to find out about more ways to find local food and get to know the people who grow it. Subscribe to our Monthly e-news. Comments are closed.
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