Supporting Local Farms: Resources, Careers, and Community Opportunities
Davidson County is rich with locally grown food, and the Davidson County Local Food Network is here to make it easier for everyone to connect with fresh, seasonal products while supporting our local farmers. Through resources like our Local Food Guide and Piedmont Fresh online farmers market, residents can find everything from pasture-raised meats and fresh eggs to seasonal vegetables and artisan goods.
For those interested in giving back or joining the local food movement professionally, DCLFN offers career opportunities and volunteer roles. From helping at farmers markets in Thomasville, Lexington, and beyond to packing food boxes for Piedmont Fresh or tending community gardens, there are numerous ways to make a meaningful impact. Careers at DCLFN also allow you to be directly involved in building a healthy regional food system, connecting farmers to buyers, and increasing access to locally grown food.
Our mission drives these efforts: “We strengthen access to affordable, locally grown food by connecting farmers and community partners to build a healthy regional food system.” And our vision guides us: “We envision a vibrant local food system in Greater Davidson County where farmers thrive and the community is nourished by abundant, reliable access to locally grown and locally made food. Healthy Farmers = Healthy People = Healthy Community.”
By supporting local markets like Piedmont Fresh, visiting seasonal farmers markets in Thomasville or Lexington, or volunteering with DCLFN, community members help ensure our farmers thrive and our neighborhoods enjoy fresh, nutritious food. Every action, big or small, contributes to a more resilient and sustainable local food system.
Explore resources, career opportunities, and volunteer ways to get involved here.
