Local foods can be found during the summer season at a number of local and regional farmers' markets, many of which can be located through Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska. Year round local foods can be found at several restaurants, grocery stores and even online. Producers and consumers of local foods are proud to say their products are a part of the community.

Nebraska Resources

2011 Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska Food Guide

Nebraska Produce Availability Chart (Source: Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska)
Chart giving the average harvest seasons and availability of locally grown produce.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Includes a guide to local farmers' markets and U-pick operations. NOTE: Not all farmers’ markets may be included in this listing or have updated information.

Tips for Shopping at Farmers' Markets
Here are some quick tips on what to do before, during and when you get home from the farmers' market!

Farmers' Market Search
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service maintains a current listing of farmers' markets throughout the United States. Their interactive guide lets you search by types of payment accepted. NOTE: Not all farmers’ markets may be included in this listing or have updated information.

Farmer's Market Moms
Connecting People with their Food. This project assists families in feeding themselves through gardening and purchasing locally raised food at area farmers' markets.

Nebraska Food Cooperative
Nebraska’s online, year-round farmers’ market and local food distribution service.

Nebraska Market Maker
Interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agriculture products in Nebraska.

Local Harvest
Find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.

Eat Well Guide®
Free online directory for anyone in search of fresh, locally grown and sustainably produced food in the United States and Canada.

Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Provides information, resources, and models on how farmers and consumers can actively participate in the development of local and regional food systems.

Local Harvest
The number one informational resource for the “buy local” movement; find information on direct-marketing family farms.

Sustainable Table
Consumer program founded to celebrate the sustainable food movement, educate individuals on food-related issues, and build community through sustainable food.

Chefs Collaborative 
Promoting
Sustainable cuisine by teaching children, supporting local farmers, educating one another, and inspiring the public to choose good, clean food.

Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
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