Eating Local on a Budget

Learn proven techniques from industry experts for how to go local on a budget. We'll discuss: tips for finding fresh, long-lasting, and nutritious foods in 'Produce' and 'Bulk' sections; finding the best value on fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans by paying attention to the price per pound; reviewing the types and value of a farmshare or CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); and tips for selecting and storing these foods at home to get the longest use out of them. No matter what kind of diet you follow, these pennywise tools help you stock your kitchen with variety of healthy, local, and even organic foods. One of many free “Go Local” sessions at EAT x NE, a Vermont food festival in Oakledge Park featuring free live music, the Brewhaha Beer & Cider Tasting, and the Great Harvest Supper.