New Orleans Eat Local Challenge | nolalocavore.org

The New Orleans Eat Local Challenge begins on Wednesday June 1, 2011 and ends Thursday June 30th. Participants who think they could only last one or two weeks are still encouraged to enter the contest. Any conscious effort to use local products will have a positive effect on your awareness of your food’s origins, the local economy, and the environment.

There are many reasons to try a local food diet. Some people become locavores because they want to support their local farmers and economy. Others want to reduce the size of their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. People also become locavores for health reasons or simply because they believe that local foods taste better. Many locavores find that their diet helps them learn new things about the food they eat and the community where they live.

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