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That's a Fact!

Locally grown fruits and vegetables are usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested.

Produce picked and eaten at the height of ripeness has exceptional flavor and, when handled properly, is packed with nutrients.

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About Eat Local


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Shop weekly at your local farmers market.

The Eat Local Challenge was originally introduced in 2005 by Ecotrust, Portland Farmers Market, the Portland Chapter of the Chefs Collaborative, Sauvie Island Organics, Celilo Group Media, People’s Farmers Market and Plate & Pitchfork, with financial support from New Seasons Market, Hot Lips Pizza, Burgerville and Shorebank Pacific. The 2006 version has been modified for year-round use by Ecotrust’s Food & Farms program.

For more information about Ecotrust’s Food & Farms program, please visit www.ecotrust.org/foodfarms

 

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Program Manager: Deborah Kane
Editor: Laura Ford
Illustrator: Shannon Wheeler
Design: Andrew Fuller

 

 
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Ecotrust Salmon Nation The Eat Local Challenge was originally introduced in 2005 by Ecotrust, Portland Farmers Market, the Portland Chapter of the Chefs Collaborative, Sauvie Island Organics, Celilo Group Media, People’s Farmers Market and Plate & Pitchfork, with financial support from New Seasons Market, Hot Lips Pizza, Burgerville and Shorebank Pacific. The 2006 version has been modified for year-round use by Ecotrust’s Food & Farms program.