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Jan
Tips for Eating Locally This Winter
Seasonal food is fresh, tasty and nutritious, but may not be available year-round. Seasonal fruits and vegetables produced on local farms are often fresher and conserve energy because they do not require long distances for transport. Some tips to eating locally include:
Learn what locally grown food is available. Seasonal food guides provide you with what is available seasonally. Click on the button below or visit https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/.
Find a winter farmers’ market near you. Although most farmers’ markets are open in the summer and fall, several markets in the Greater Capital Region operate during the winter.
Join a winter CSA. Some Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) have shares available during the winter and sign-ups for summer/fall CSAs often begin in January. To find CSAs in the Hudson Valley, visit https://www.hudsonvalleycsa.org/.
Find local non-produce food near you. Winter provides a great opportunity to purchase dairy, meat and eggs from farmers who have products available all year.
