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Local Food Community in the Spotlight!

Calling all local food partners! Interested in greater exposure for your organization or business? New this year is Gaining Ground’s Local Food Program. 

The program promotes awareness, purchase, and consumption of food grown within 100 miles of Chattanooga. In its simplest form, the program aspires to help the community’s citizens understand the benefits of locally-grown food to the community and to their families while also helping them identify and buy local food in the marketplace.  
 
Participation in the program is free. Farms within 100 miles of Chattanooga, and the restaurants, markets, grocery stores, and food artisans that feature their products are all eligible.

Gaining Ground’s Local Food Program supports our area farmers and partners-

·        TasteBuds Printed and Online Local Food Guides provide a wealth of information to consumers about finding locally grown food

·        Downtown Local Food Map is a quick and easy reference for locating restaurants that support local farms

·        Farm-to-Business Trade Directory helps area farms and businesses find one another to increase availability of locally grown food around town 

·        Harvested Here label helps consumers find local food in the market place

·        Harvested Here marketing materials and advertising campaign help bring awareness to the community about the importance of eating locally-grown food.

Interested in learning more or applying? Please visit www.growchattanooga.org\localfood

Questions? localfoodprogram@growchattanooga.org