7 Ways to Participate in the Buy Local Challenge

By Michelle Kershner

The annual Buy Local Challenge encourages participants to make a personal commitment to eat local during Buy Local Week, July 23 - July 31, 2016. 

It's easy to sign up to take the challenge. Residents can easily step up to the challenge any time of the year, not just during the Buy Local Challenge week. Here are some tips to get started.

7 Ways to Participate in the Buy Local Challenge 

Seasonal pick-your-own options at Glade Link Farms.

1. 

Shop

at one of

the 

8 Farmers Markets

 located in 

The City of Frederick or at a county market.

2. 

 Sip and sample at a local

winery, brewery, or distillery

.

3.

Visit a farm 

and take home some locally grown treats. Hours vary, so verify hours in advance.

4. 

 Visit one of Frederick County's two creameries, 

Rocky Point Creamery

 and 

South Mountain Creamery

, for a farm-fresh treat.

5.

  Dine at one of

Frederick's many restaurants

that source their products locally.

6.

  Discover

what is in season

and plan a

pick-your-own

trip to a local farm.

7.

  Visit the new

Homegrown Frederick

website to learn more about products grown right in your back yard!

Michelle Kershner is the Business Development Specialist for the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development.