How to Use This Guide

Is Local Food More Nutritious?
Learn about the factors that affect the nutritional quality of foods and how local foods contribute to the health of the community

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Economy
Outlines how local agriculture supports regional economic vitality

Becoming a Regional and Seasonal Eater
Defines "seasonal eating" and offers some easy and fun ways to start incorporating local foods into your diet throughout the year

"Seasoning" Your Kitchen
Useful tips and recipes for eating locally and seasonally

Regional Agriculture, International Cuisines
The cultural diversity of the Northeast can mean having access to authentic and locally produced ingredients

Ideas for Nutrition Practitioners, Food Service Managers, and Restaurateurs
Simple steps for the direct and indirect promotion of seasonal and local eating patterns

Vegetables of New York State
Questions and answers about vegetable consumption, dietary recommendations, and production

Fruits of New York State
Questions and answers about fruit consumption, dietary recommendations, and production

Farm to School: Serving Local Food in the Cafeteria
Suggestions on how to establish partnerships among food service directors,
farmers, suppliers, agriculture and nutrition extension educators, policymakers, state agencies, and food and farming organizations

Agriculture in the Northeast
Discusses the challenges and innovations of farming in the Northeast

Quiz: How Regional and Seasonal is Your Diet?
Take this quick quiz to find out how you rate as a seasonal and regional eater

Additional Resources
Additional websites and organizations that provide information about foods that are grown and processed in the Northeast as well as gardening and local food and agriculture systems