Eat Local Resource Fair

What does it mean when someone says he or she «eats local»? And how does a person living in Wisconsin eat locally in the wintertime?
The eat local resource fair is the place to find out.
This annual event, sponsored by Eat Local Milwaukee, serves as a kick-​off for the fifth annual Milwaukee Eat Local Challenge, which takes place Sept. 1 – 15. During the Challenge, folks of all ages are encouraged to eat locally as often as they can to gain a better understanding of their relationship to food, from farm to fork.
And, despite the frequent assumption that going local is only for people with time and money to spare, cooking your own meals and putting away food for winter used to be considered thrifty things to do.
Even today, the benefits of eating locally are many. Supporting local farms and artisans keeps money in the state and, thereby supporting a thriving local economy. When you remove the middle-​man and the need for cross-​country transport, consumers get a high quality product and they are able to give back to the community at the same time.
During the resource fair, interested consumers can chat with seasoned locavores about where to source hard-​to-​find local foods, attend workshops and cooking demonstrations, and get more information about local eating initiatives in Milwaukee. Attendees can sample and buy local bakery, preserves, cheeses, and beverages and chat with local vendors and restaurant owners.
In addition to awesome eats and great tips, the Resource Fair provides an opportunity for long-​term relationship-​building between local providers and their customers — creating an increasingly strong network of support for their products.
By the end of the event, participants are not only ready to participate in the Eat Local Challenge, but they’re full of ideas and tools that will help them enjoy local foods year round.
Yes, even in the winter time.