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ATTRA Question of the Week

Can you give me some resources where chefs can find sustainable food sources/suppliers in their area?

L.T.
Ohio

Answer: I am pleased to provide you with information regarding resources and Web sites where chefs can find sustainable food sources/suppliers in their area.

Farmers markets are a good place to begin, as are food coops and grocery stores specializing in natural or organic food. The produce, meat and dairy department managers at these stores can provide information about local farmers and/or distributors of local and sustainable foods. For a listing of food coops nationwide, go to: www.ncga.coop/member-stores. For farmers' markets near you, go to: http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/.

Also on the Web, please check out:

ATTRA Local Food Directories
Chefs Collaborative
Local Harvest
Market Maker
Sustainable Table
The Organic Pages Online

Posted: April 13, 2009

About the Question of the Week

Each "Question of the Week" is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology.

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