In the upcoming weeks, there are many opportunities to learn more about S.C.’s sustainability practices, local agriculture and the connection between food + our community. Here’s how you can discover + support the local food scene:
🍠 Taking Action | The 2017 Food Access Summit (on Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Conference Center, 169 Laurelhurst Ave.) focuses on how to make healthy food accessible for financially restricted families. Learn how public policy shapes food availability and what you can do to influence change.
🍞 Volunteering | September is Hunger Action Month – get involved with Foodshare Columbia (a program that provides low-cost produce boxes to low income families).
🐐 Exploring | Meet the farmers behind 10 sustainable Midlands farms on Sustainable Midlands’ Farm Tour (rescheduled to Sept. 23). See our top 4 farm picks.
🥕 Shopping Local | To make the most immediate impact on food in the Midlands, buy directly from local farmers. Try the City Roots Farmers Market, Soda City + more.
