About Eat Local, America!

This summer, kick-start your quest to eat more local foods by joining Eat Local, America! Hosted by natural food co-ops nationwide, the initiative celebrates our communities’ growing passion for foods grown or produced locally and the farmers, who make it all possible. 

Interested in taking part? Simply set your goal and visit a participating co-op near you find out when they'll be celebrating Eat Local, America! with local food specials and events. And tell us how you plan to participate by taking the Eat Local, America! web poll.   

If you’re a seasoned locavore – someone who already eats lots of local foods – you’re encouraged to set a goal of eating four out of five meals with local food (or roughly 80 percent of your diet). If you’re starting out, you're encouraged to begin by eating five meals a week made with local foods. And if you’re somewhere in between, you're encouraged to create your own goal. After all, it’s all about eating, exploring and enjoying local food – and having fun while you're at it.