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That Time of Year

by Sarah Irani

It is the time of year again when Americans start dreaming of turkeys and stuffing, but too many of us have no idea where our food even comes from. Well, things are changing and this is a great time of year to start! Let this be a seaon of gratitude for the people who work hard everyday to grow and raise the abundance of food we enjoy in this land. As for me and my family, we are going to thank them in person when we head over to the farmers market this weekend.

In fact, the Washington Post has done a fantastic article in this week's Food Section, featuring the Locavores, the Eat Local Challenge, the 100-Mile Diet and the folks enjoying the local harvest in Frederick, Maryland.  The Post has given the readers in the Metro DC area a wonderful guide to area farmers markets, co-ops and small farms where people can get their turkeys, vegetables, pies, and all the fixen's for a truly wonderful, truly local holiday.

100-mile Thanksgiving Resources

by Sara Zoë

The localvores are going strong up in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. They've put together an excellent resource page - including local recipes! - for the 100-mile Thanksgiving.

Announcing the 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge

Spurred to action by the folks at 100milediet.org, several groups of eat local advocates -- including EatLocalChallenge.com, Locavores, Local Harvest, National Farmers' Union, BALLE, Farm Folk / City Folk, and SPUD -- invite you to join us as we take on the 100-Mile Thanksgiving challenge.

Whether you choose to put together an entire meal using local ingredients, or just a dish or two, won't you consider joining us on this new challenge?  What a great way to share the principles of eating locally with your friends and family without being preachy -- just by sharing great local food.

To participate, click here to join and comment, or feel free to ask any questions or make any comments on this post.