Food Independence Day
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July 4th only comes once a year, but every day can be Food Independence Day for those who source their meals locally and grow some of their own food. Please join and support our campaign below. | |
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Food Independence Day is being coordinated by the nonprofit group Kitchen Gardeners International in partnership with the IATP Food and Society Fellows program and the Mother Nature Network. For general inquiries, contact Roger Doiron (207-883-5341). For inquiries regarding the Victory Grower/TEL•A•VISION contest, contact Lindsey Frey (612-372-6449). |
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Local foods are patriotic, whether you’re buying them from producers in your area or growing some of your own. They’re good for our local farmers, our economies, our health, and that of the planet. Best of all, they taste great because they’re fresh from the soil.
We’re asking our nation’s first families not only to lead by example but to eat by example by sourcing their meals as locally, deliciously, and sustainably as possible.
Here’s what you can do:
- Sign our petition below or on Facebook
- Contact your state’s first family and ask them to source their meals locally
- Inspire them and others by adding a locavore marker (click “add”) to the map
- If you’re a kid and growing some local food of your own, share your story with others through the “Why I’m a Victory Grower” video contest.
