Where to find locally grown food

www.charlottelocalfood.com – Ellen Thomas’ site has become a blog of her experiences in buying locally. In July, she’ll document her attempt to eat local for the month.

www.localharvest.com – A national site that includes sources such as farmers markets, restaurants and CSA farms, it has extensive lists of Carolinas resources.

www.nourishingthecarolinas.com –  Click on “community” for forums on finding local sources in N.C. regions, including Charlotte. (Subscription required.)

www.ncchoices.com and www.cefs.ncsu.edu - Web sites for N.C. Choices and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems both have information on community farm programs.

www.theabsoluteorganics.com – Charlotte-based site distributes locally grown fruits and vegetables through online orders.

 NOTE: This information was updated in July 2007. If you have additions or changes, please email michelle@momscharlotte.com