Mission Statement

The Local Growers Guild creates a local foods system that provides quality food to communities through direct markets and retailers; preserves the viability of family farms; improves the quality of life for growers; makes food issues visible; and promotes practices that preserve and protect the Earth.

Announcements

July is a great month for local food! Join the Eat Local America Challenge, enjoy a great meal out from local ingredients during Dine Local Week (July 18-15), participate in a farm tour (see our Events calendar for more details), or simply take advantage of the summer bounty at your favorite farmers' market! Come to the Local Growers Guild Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 9th at Maple Valley Farm. It's another great way to learn more about local food and local farms as well as meeting members of the Guild and our new director.

Read our July/August Newsletter to learn more about the latest news in local food including farm tours, gleaning opportunities, farm-to-cafeteria, and much more.

The Bloomington Winter Farmers Market is seeking vendors (especially produce vendors) for 2010 season. Now is the time to plan winter gardens! For more information, please contact wintermarket@localgrowers.org.

The Local Growers Guild greatly appreciates all the support and encouragement the community has provided. Many individuals have supported the LGG and the regional growers. A special thanks to the following businesses, our retail members who support our organization through their membership dues and their dedication to buying farm products from local growers.