Red, White and Blue... and Green?

On the Fourth of July, what's not to love? You've got hot dogs, fireworks, and patriotism galore! This year we challenge you to make your red, white and blue a little greener. Declare your food independence by sourcing ingredients for your holiday meals as locally and sustainably as possible. Buying local foods is good for our local farmers, our economies, our health, and our planet. Best of all, they taste delicious because they’re fresh from the soil.
A nonprofit organization from Maine called “Kitchen Gardeners International”, has launched the Food Independence Day campaign to encourage 50 states, 50 governors, and 50 first families to celebrate July 4th with locally sourced food. This group needs your help to ask your elected officials to eat sustainably this July fourth. To help you can pledge to join in the celebration of “edible independence” by eating healthy and delicious foods grown by your very own local farms, gardens and communities. To learn more click here.
Thanks to Nora for this tip, and HAPPY 4TH!!!