Find Local Foods By State
Use these state guides to find local foods, farmers markets, seasonality guides, food festivals, and more near you.
Washington D.C. Local Foods
No, it's not a state, but I have great affection for the foods of the District, as the locals call it, and sympathy for its state-less population. They deserve a "state" guide, too. Find local foods in and near Washington D.C. with this Guide to Washington D.C. Local Foods.
No, it's not a state, but I have great affection for the foods of the District, as the locals call it, and sympathy for its state-less population. They deserve a "state" guide, too. Find local foods in and near Washington D.C. with this Guide to Washington D.C. Local Foods.
Washington Local Foods
Find great foods in Washington state - from Spokane to Sequim (and of course Seattle Tacoma, too) with this Guide to Washington Local Foods.
Find great foods in Washington state - from Spokane to Sequim (and of course Seattle Tacoma, too) with this Guide to Washington Local Foods.
Alabama Local Foods
Find local foods resources for the state of Alabama, including seasonality guide and farmers market listings.
Find local foods resources for the state of Alabama, including seasonality guide and farmers market listings.
Alaska Local Foods
Farmers markets, seasonality guides, and more help you take advantage of Alaska's all too short growing season.
Farmers markets, seasonality guides, and more help you take advantage of Alaska's all too short growing season.
Alaska Reader Tips
What are your favorite local foods in Alaska? Where do you get them? Find (or leave) answers here!
What are your favorite local foods in Alaska? Where do you get them? Find (or leave) answers here!
Arizona Local Foods
Find great local food in Arizona with this guide to farmers markets, seasonal produce, food festivals, and more.
Find great local food in Arizona with this guide to farmers markets, seasonal produce, food festivals, and more.
Arkansas Local Foods
Eating local in Arkansas is a bit easier with the right information, like what's in season and where is the nearest farmers market. Find it here.
Eating local in Arkansas is a bit easier with the right information, like what's in season and where is the nearest farmers market. Find it here.
California Local Foods
Eating local in California is relatively easy: 80% of the country's fruits and vegetables are grown in the state. Find ideas, inspiration, and information on eating more local foods below.
Eating local in California is relatively easy: 80% of the country's fruits and vegetables are grown in the state. Find ideas, inspiration, and information on eating more local foods below.
Colorado Local Foods
Colorado is a great state for local foods with a varied agriculture, famed orchard fruits, plenty of farmers markets, and a vibrant local foods movement.
Colorado is a great state for local foods with a varied agriculture, famed orchard fruits, plenty of farmers markets, and a vibrant local foods movement.
Connecticut Local Foods
Like many places, Connecticut has fewer farms than it used to, but it also has a growing local foods movement and organic farming culture. Find sources for locally grown and produced foods in Connecticut here.
Like many places, Connecticut has fewer farms than it used to, but it also has a growing local foods movement and organic farming culture. Find sources for locally grown and produced foods in Connecticut here.
Delaware Local Foods
What's in season in Delaware? Where are the farmers markets? Find answers here. Below is a work-in-progress, so please http://email me your favorites local foods and local foods resources in Delaware.
What's in season in Delaware? Where are the farmers markets? Find answers here. Below is a work-in-progress, so please http://email me your favorites local foods and local foods resources in Delaware.
Florida Local Foods
Florida has acres upon acres of citrus groves that produce orange, grapefruits, and limes year-round and over 8,000 miles of coastline from which Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico seafood is harvested. See what's in season, where to get it, and learn about Florida specialties below.
Florida has acres upon acres of citrus groves that produce orange, grapefruits, and limes year-round and over 8,000 miles of coastline from which Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico seafood is harvested. See what's in season, where to get it, and learn about Florida specialties below.
Georgia Local Foods
Georgia peaches and pecans are world-famous, but there's more to eating locally in Georgia than peaches and pecan pie.
Georgia peaches and pecans are world-famous, but there's more to eating locally in Georgia than peaches and pecan pie.
Hawaii Local Foods
Find great local foods on the Hawaiian Islands - Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island. This guide is a work-in-progress, so please email me any more information about eating local foods in Hawaii you may have!
Find great local foods on the Hawaiian Islands - Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island. This guide is a work-in-progress, so please email me any more information about eating local foods in Hawaii you may have!
Idaho Local Foods
Idaho is part Pacific Northwest, part mountain state, and famed home to scads and scads of Russet potatoes.
Idaho is part Pacific Northwest, part mountain state, and famed home to scads and scads of Russet potatoes.
Illinois Local Foods
Between the rich farmland in most of the state and the cutting-edge chefs of Chicago, Illinois is a great state for eating locally.
Between the rich farmland in most of the state and the cutting-edge chefs of Chicago, Illinois is a great state for eating locally.
Indiana Local Foods
Indiana is full of rich farm land and a long tradition of eating locally grown - often in the form of home-grown - foods. Continue the tradition of eating fresh food from local sources with this guide to the seasonal fruits and vegetables, farmers markets, u-picks, and more in Indiana.
Indiana is full of rich farm land and a long tradition of eating locally grown - often in the form of home-grown - foods. Continue the tradition of eating fresh food from local sources with this guide to the seasonal fruits and vegetables, farmers markets, u-picks, and more in Indiana.
Iowa Local Foods
Yes, there is a lot of corn grown in Iowa. Soybeans, too. There is also a long tradition of eating locally grown food in Iowa - whether from a vegetable patch in the back yard or from a nearby farm - and plenty of locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat for those who seek it out.
Yes, there is a lot of corn grown in Iowa. Soybeans, too. There is also a long tradition of eating locally grown food in Iowa - whether from a vegetable patch in the back yard or from a nearby farm - and plenty of locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat for those who seek it out.
Iowa Reader Tips
Where do you find local foods in Iowa? Where is your favorite farmers market? Find (or leave) an answer here.
Where do you find local foods in Iowa? Where is your favorite farmers market? Find (or leave) an answer here.
Kansas Local Foods
Kansas local foods include the garden vegetables that are so much better the same day they're picked, a long tradition of home preserving and canning, and famously good beef. Start you journey to eating locally in Kansas with this guide.
Kansas local foods include the garden vegetables that are so much better the same day they're picked, a long tradition of home preserving and canning, and famously good beef. Start you journey to eating locally in Kansas with this guide.
Kansas Reader Tips
Tell us about your favorite local foods (and sources for them) in Kansas.
Tell us about your favorite local foods (and sources for them) in Kansas.
Kentucky Local Foods
From Kentucky's seasons to farmers market directories to recipe for state specialties (mint julep, anyone?), learn all about Kentucky local foods with this guide.
From Kentucky's seasons to farmers market directories to recipe for state specialties (mint julep, anyone?), learn all about Kentucky local foods with this guide.
Louisiana Local Foods
Louisiana is known for great music, great fun, and great food. Learn more about eating locally (and like a local) in Louisiana with with primer on its local foods.
Louisiana is known for great music, great fun, and great food. Learn more about eating locally (and like a local) in Louisiana with with primer on its local foods.
Louisiana Reader Tips
Share tips, find inspiration - what's your favorite thing about eating local and local foods in Louisiana?
Share tips, find inspiration - what's your favorite thing about eating local and local foods in Louisiana?
Maine Local Foods
Find local foods in Maine with this introduction to seasons, farmers markets, and Maine specialties.
Find local foods in Maine with this introduction to seasons, farmers markets, and Maine specialties.
Maryland Local Foods
Find great local food in Maryland.
Find great local food in Maryland.
Maryland Readers Tips
Find tips from people in Maryland for finding and enjoying Maryland local foods.
Find tips from people in Maryland for finding and enjoying Maryland local foods.
Massachusetts Local Foods
There is impressive local eating to be done in Massachusetts. Farmers markets, meat clubs, and community supported fisheries offer a breadth of local foods not found in every state. Begin your local foods adventure with these starting points.
There is impressive local eating to be done in Massachusetts. Farmers markets, meat clubs, and community supported fisheries offer a breadth of local foods not found in every state. Begin your local foods adventure with these starting points.
Michigan Local Foods
Find great local foods near you in Michigan - see what's in season, find a farmers market, and more.
Find great local foods near you in Michigan - see what's in season, find a farmers market, and more.
Minnesota Local Foods
Garrison Keillor can make all the "hotdish" jokes he wants. Locals know that there is plenty of fresh, wholesome, delicious, exciting food in Minnesota. From a short but very sweet and prolific growing season, to diverse cuisines, fresh lake fish, and, of course, truly wild and hand-harvested wild rice.
Garrison Keillor can make all the "hotdish" jokes he wants. Locals know that there is plenty of fresh, wholesome, delicious, exciting food in Minnesota. From a short but very sweet and prolific growing season, to diverse cuisines, fresh lake fish, and, of course, truly wild and hand-harvested wild rice.
Minnesota Reader Tips
Share your favorite things about local foods in Minnesota.
Share your favorite things about local foods in Minnesota.
Mississippi Local Foods
Catfish, biscuits, greens... local eating in Mississippi is hearty and satisfying. Find out when to find the best produce, where farmers markets are near you, and more about eating locally in Mississippi.
Catfish, biscuits, greens... local eating in Mississippi is hearty and satisfying. Find out when to find the best produce, where farmers markets are near you, and more about eating locally in Mississippi.
Missouri Local Foods
Find great local produce (and barbecue) in Missouri.
Find great local produce (and barbecue) in Missouri.
Montana Local Foods
Find great local foods in the vast state of Montana with this guide.
Find great local foods in the vast state of Montana with this guide.
Nebraska Local Foods
Find out what's in season and where to buy it in the Cornhusker State.
Find out what's in season and where to buy it in the Cornhusker State.
Nevada Local Foods
Locals know that Nevada food is more than all-you-can-eat buffets and shrimp cocktail. Desert plants, small farms, and traditional Basque food are just a few of the eating local options in Nevada.
Locals know that Nevada food is more than all-you-can-eat buffets and shrimp cocktail. Desert plants, small farms, and traditional Basque food are just a few of the eating local options in Nevada.
New Hampshire Local Foods
From shores for fish and lobster to sugar bush for maple syrup and meadows for grazing dairy animals, New Hampshire has an impressive range of local foodstuffs for a small state. Find great local food near you in New Hampshire with the resources below.
From shores for fish and lobster to sugar bush for maple syrup and meadows for grazing dairy animals, New Hampshire has an impressive range of local foodstuffs for a small state. Find great local food near you in New Hampshire with the resources below.
New Jersey Local Foods
Ripe tomatoes and sweet corn are what live in many people's idea of great New Jersey local foods. Find that and more with this Guide to New Jersey Local Foods.
Ripe tomatoes and sweet corn are what live in many people's idea of great New Jersey local foods. Find that and more with this Guide to New Jersey Local Foods.
New Mexico Local Foods
Find local foods - green chiles, red chiles, and much more - with this guide to local foods in New Mexico.
Find local foods - green chiles, red chiles, and much more - with this guide to local foods in New Mexico.
New York Local Foods
Find what's in season and markets to shop at with this guide to local foods in New York. Like all the state guides, the New York guide is a work-in-progress. Have a favorite market, CSA, or co-op that we should all know about? Email me (localfoods.guide@about.com) and tell me about it!
Find what's in season and markets to shop at with this guide to local foods in New York. Like all the state guides, the New York guide is a work-in-progress. Have a favorite market, CSA, or co-op that we should all know about? Email me (localfoods.guide@about.com) and tell me about it!
North Carolina Local Foods
Find farmers markets and other resources for local foods in North Carolina.
Find farmers markets and other resources for local foods in North Carolina.
North Dakota Local Foods
Find great local food in North Dakota with this seasonality guide and farmers market guide for North Dakota.
Find great local food in North Dakota with this seasonality guide and farmers market guide for North Dakota.
Ohio Local Foods
Find (and make) great local foods near you in Ohio with this Guide to Ohio Local Foods – from Cincinnati Chili recipes to Ohio winery listing
Find (and make) great local foods near you in Ohio with this Guide to Ohio Local Foods – from Cincinnati Chili recipes to Ohio winery listing
Oklahoma Local Foods
Get started find great local foods in Oklahoma with this guide – including seasonality guide, farmers markets listings,and other local foods resources. As with all the state guides at Local Foods,this one is a work-in-progress. Email your suggestions to me at localfoods.guide@about.co
Get started find great local foods in Oklahoma with this guide – including seasonality guide, farmers markets listings,and other local foods resources. As with all the state guides at Local Foods,this one is a work-in-progress. Email your suggestions to me at localfoods.guide@about.co
Oregon Local Foods
Find great local foods (come on, it's easy!) in Oregon with this Guide to Oregon Local Foods.
Find great local foods (come on, it's easy!) in Oregon with this Guide to Oregon Local Foods.
Pennsylvania Local Foods
Pennsylvania's best-known export may be Philadelphia Cream Cheese (with the Philly cheese steak coming in a close second), but eating local in Pennsylvania goes beyond processed cheese foods. Find great local eating with the resources in this Guide to Pennsylvania Local Foods.
Pennsylvania's best-known export may be Philadelphia Cream Cheese (with the Philly cheese steak coming in a close second), but eating local in Pennsylvania goes beyond processed cheese foods. Find great local eating with the resources in this Guide to Pennsylvania Local Foods.
Rhode Island Local Foods
Small but mighty can describe Rhode Island. This guide focuses on foods actually from the state of Rhode Island, but "local" in this small state can include farms and products from the rest of New England.
Small but mighty can describe Rhode Island. This guide focuses on foods actually from the state of Rhode Island, but "local" in this small state can include farms and products from the rest of New England.
South Carolina Local Foods
South Carolina is home to great food. Fresh produce, seafood, all manner of cuts of pork, and a tradition of excellent hospitality and good eating makes Low Country cuisine something worth seeking out. Find sources and resources below to help you make the most of eating local in South Carolina.
South Carolina is home to great food. Fresh produce, seafood, all manner of cuts of pork, and a tradition of excellent hospitality and good eating makes Low Country cuisine something worth seeking out. Find sources and resources below to help you make the most of eating local in South Carolina.
South Dakota Local Foods
Find great local food in South Dakota with this Guide to South Dakota Local Foods.
Find great local food in South Dakota with this Guide to South Dakota Local Foods.
Tennessee Local Foods
From Knoxville to Memphis, Tennessee is full of great local foods. Learn what's in season when, where to find farmers markets, and about Tennessee barbeque (not to mention moonpies and RC Cola) with this resources below.
From Knoxville to Memphis, Tennessee is full of great local foods. Learn what's in season when, where to find farmers markets, and about Tennessee barbeque (not to mention moonpies and RC Cola) with this resources below.
Texas Local Foods
From seasonal produce to farmers markets and eating local blogs, use the resources below to eat more local foods in Texas.
From seasonal produce to farmers markets and eating local blogs, use the resources below to eat more local foods in Texas.
Utah Local Foods
Find local foods in Utah with this Guide to Utah Local Foods. Have a favorite local foods source or Utah specialty not mentioned here? Suggest it!
Find local foods in Utah with this Guide to Utah Local Foods. Have a favorite local foods source or Utah specialty not mentioned here? Suggest it!
Vermont Local Foods
Vermont local foods is more than maple syrup (although that maple syrup they sap there is pretty darn good!). Find local foods in Vermont with this Guide to Vermont Local Foods.
Vermont local foods is more than maple syrup (although that maple syrup they sap there is pretty darn good!). Find local foods in Vermont with this Guide to Vermont Local Foods.
Virginia Local Foods
From ham to peaches, find great local foods in Virginia with this Guide to Virginia Local Foods.
From ham to peaches, find great local foods in Virginia with this Guide to Virginia Local Foods.
West Virginia Local Foods
Find great local foods in West Virginia with this Guide to West Virginia Local Foods.
Find great local foods in West Virginia with this Guide to West Virginia Local Foods.
Wisconsin Local Foods
From prolific rolling farmland to wild rice and walleye in fresh water lakes and streams to the salmon in Lake Michigan and the brewing traditions and extensive dairying and cheese-making across the state, Wisconsin is a great place to eat local foods.
From prolific rolling farmland to wild rice and walleye in fresh water lakes and streams to the salmon in Lake Michigan and the brewing traditions and extensive dairying and cheese-making across the state, Wisconsin is a great place to eat local foods.
Wyoming Local Foods
Find local foods in Wyoming with this Guide to Wyoming Local Foods. Have a favorite Wyoming food or food source that should be here? Suggest it!
Find local foods in Wyoming with this Guide to Wyoming Local Foods. Have a favorite Wyoming food or food source that should be here? Suggest it!