🌱 A big thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Annual Pasco Food Summit, hosted by #PascoCounty’s Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC)! We enjoyed an inspiring evening of conversations on nutrition, sustainability and community, joined by local farmers, educators, small business owners and food advocates. October is National Community Planning Month — the perfect time to get involved and help shape a healthier, more sustainable food future for Pasco! 💚 📅 Mark your calendar: Our next FPAC meeting is November 14, 2025, from 2–3:30 p.m. at the Utilities Administration Building in Land O’ Lakes. 🔗 Learn more: mypas.co/FPAC #CommunityPlanningMonth #SustainablePasco #PascoFPAC #LocalFoodMatters

Oregon, time to show up for your producers! A dangerous statewide policy from Oregon's Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD) is moving forward-and if passed in late 2025, it could wipe out thousands of small family farms. This affects everyone because Oregon's farms feed communities across the U.S. What's at stake: X U-pick farms X Apple stands & roadside produce X School field trips, goat visits, hayrides X Farm dinners, harvest festivals, and local food events In July 2025, the owners of Topaz Farm (Sauvie Island) sounded the alarm: if this proposal passes, the very activities that help keep farms afloat will be regulated out of existence. I What's really at risk: ~4,000 Oregon farms involved in agritourism $985 million/year in food and event income Over 11,000 jobs National food distribution and community nourishment Meanwhile, large wineries are exempt. They can continue hosting events and selling food-while family farms are burdened with permits, caps, and restrictions. This affects everyone, not just Oregon. Oregon's harvest stocks farmers markets, grocery stores, and restaurants across the country. When small farms go down, your food access goes with them. ¿ WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. Email before Friday, July 25 → farmforest.comment@dlcd.oregon.gov Share this post everywhere Support @topazfarm and other small farms Use hashtags: #SaveAgritourism #SupportSmallFarms #OregonFeedsUsAll #LocalFoodMatters #TopazFarm #DLCD2025 #reels #fyp #support #help

At @UbuzimaFoods Ltd, we are committed to improving food and nutrition security by boosting local production, distribution, and consumption of healthy, nutritious foods. Together, we empower communities: One plate at a time. 🍽️🌱 #UbuzimaFoods #YouthInNutrition #LocalFoodMatters

🍽️ How to Enjoy Magogoya
• Boiled & mashed like potatoes
• Crispy fried chips
• Stewed in peanut butter or coconut milk
• Enrich soups & stews
• Leaves in relishes (cooked well!)
We’re not just growing food—we’re growing solutions 🌍
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This #LocalFoodWeek discover farms and farm products from across Ontario. You can always find greenhouse lettuce, mushrooms and burgers. With more than 200 different local products made, grown and produced in Ontario, you’re never far from #HomeGrownOntario. From Lynden to Dorchester to Inkerman, Ontario farmers can fill your food basket with local. And when you shop local, you’re supporting farmers, lowering the carbon footprint of our food, and adding to the health and vibrancy of local communities. homegrownofa.ca #localfoodmatters #HomeGrownOntario #eatlocal

🚨We couldn't have #CdnAgDay without our hardworking Canadian farmers! Shoutout to all of the individuals and families that dedicate their livelihoods to nurturing their communities and filling plates around the world. 👋OFA members- today celebrates you! We want to hear from you in the comments below.🗣️Tell us what commodity you grow, farm or raise and where consumers can purchase your product! #localfoodmatters #ontag #knowyourfarmer

Last evening the @ArrellFoodInst, @uofg, Canada Beef, and @FoodDayCanada hosted the premiere showing of “A Nation’s Table”, a documentary on the work of Canada’s first food laureate, Anita Stewart. I was pleased to say a few words about the “Food Day in Canada Act” which I sponsored in the @SenateCA, and the wonderful work of Anita Stewart. #LocalFoodMatters #EnjoyCanadianCuisineEveryday #FoodDayCanada

Local food is so important to food security. Bill 23 would open up irreplaceable farmland for development. Tell your MPP that #localfoodmatters!

When we put out our local African delicacies that include traditional greens served with mashed potatoes and nutritious brown ugali we advise that you get your hands clean and push away the fork and knife. #localfood #cuisine #localfoodmatters

Happy #WorldFoodDay! Every grocery shopping trip and meal consumed is an opportunity to reflect on where your food comes from, what resources were required to make it, and who grew, harvested, processed, sold & delivered it. #localfoodmatters #localfood #buybasin #basinfood

#Asheville’s Office of Sustainability shares ways to connect to local food sources. bit.ly/3E0UNQF #AvlEdibles #AvlFood #LocalFoodMatters

What’s for breakfast today? We’re all for this combination of market eggs, local meat, delicious bread and a side of spring greens 🍳💚🌱 📷: @EggFarmersofNS #eggsforbreakfast #eggs #breakfast #localfoodmatters #farmersmarkets #novascotia

We are looking forward to serving our carefully selected December menu this evening for the first time. 🥰 You can see what delightful options we have available this month here: ow.ly/pK1r50CBPma #FineDiningFood #LocalFoodMatters

Think you just coined the campaign hashtag #LocalFoodMatters

Saturday night paella made with Loch Fyne scallops. White wine to wash it all down. Sheer bliss. Hours from loch to plate. #localfoodmatters

This @ lunch time today with @Food_Foundation @BetterFoodTrade and @CSANetwork veg & covid19 report from me and #agroecology in Uganda with @zimbaboy #localfoodmatters @amberfood @vickihird @profmarkreed @KatePressland

This week for #GivingTuesday how about considering @NanFoodshare as a charity of choice. Nanaimo Foodshare has been working with the community for more than 20 yrs, to help improve food security, support sustainable local food, policies, skills & more. #LocalFoodMatters

This our friend Farmer Donna from @UprootedFarmCW featured in the new @TheRhyzeProject video. We love Donna because she is smart, bold and is bringing fresh greens to @CentrWellington year-round #NewAg #LocalFoodMatters Learn more about Rhyze at innovationguelph.ca

Meet #AkronFoodWorks Kitchen Manager, Nick Simonetti. Nick was just elected to the Summit Food Coalition's Advisory Committee! We are proud of him for his dedication to local food and entrepreneurship! #TheWellAkron #Middlebury #CreatingEconomy #SupportingPlace #LocalFoodMatters

Local food & supporting local farmers is SO important. They are so valuable to our community!! ❤️ #LocalFoodMovement #LocalFoodMatters