Greater Davidson County Local Food Guide

Welcome to the Greater Davidson County Local Food Guide, your go-to resource for fresh, local, and sustainable food!

🌱 Explore Our Local Farms and Farmers Markets– Discover the hardworking farmers and markets that bring fresh produce to our community.
🍅 Gardening & Seed Exchange – Learn tips and tricks for growing your own food, sharing seeds, and cultivating a thriving garden.
🥦 Food as Medicine – Unlock the power of nutrition and discover how wholesome foods can support your health and well-being.
🥗 Delicious Recipes – Get inspired with mouthwatering recipes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
🥫 Preserving & Storage Tips – Learn techniques for canning, fermenting, and storing your harvest to enjoy year-round.

Join us in celebrating local food, healthy living, and sustainable practices! Dive in and start exploring today!

Why Advertise?

• Wide Distribution: Over 2,000 copies of the Greater Davidson County Local Food Guide are distributed at farmers' markets and key locations, ensuring high visibility.

• Targeted Audience: Reaches consumers who actively seek fresh, local food, supporting farms, markets, and related businesses.

• Community Engagement: Strengthens the local food network by connecting farmers, health centers, and tourism initiatives with residents and visitors.

• Boosts Business: Increases awareness and sales for farms, markets, and local health initiatives by directing traffic to their locations.

• Supports Agritourism: Encourages tourism committees to promote farm tours, markets, and food-related events to attract visitors.

• Health & Wellness Promotion: Local health centers can highlight nutrition programs, wellness initiatives, and local food benefits.

• Affordable & Effective Advertising: A cost-effective way to market directly to a local and engaged audience looking for fresh, local farmers and fresh food.

SPRING/SUMMER 2026: Deadline for all advertisements must be turned in by FEB 1st

Please email all applications to: foodguide@davidsoncountyfood.com

Where to find Local Food Guides?

Want to become a distribution spot?

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DIRECTORY GUIDELINES

We provide free listings in the Local Food Guide for local farmers and producers. To protect the integrity of our guide and ensure it truly highlights our region’s agriculture and craftsmanship, we only include products that are locally sourced. Items made from mass-produced or imported materials, such as those from overseas manufacturers, are not eligible. Our goal is to keep the guide focused on products that genuinely support and strengthen the local food system.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Local Sourcing

   • Products must be created using ingredients, materials, or resources grown, raised, or produced within the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.

   • Example: Yarn spun from locally raised sheep or goats, baked goods made with NC-milled flour, soaps made with local honey or goat milk.

2. Authenticity of Production

   • All food and craft products must be made, grown, or produced directly by the individual or business listed.

   • Resale of items not produced locally or mass-produced products is not permitted in this section.

3. Transparency

   • Producers must be able to clearly identify the local sources of their ingredients or materials upon request.

   • Example: Listing the farm that supplies milk for cheese or the local orchard providing apples for jam.

4. Geographic Focus

   • Priority is given to producers who source from within Davidson County and the surrounding Triad region.

   • Exceptions may be considered for items with limited local availability, provided they are significantly transformed into a value-added product locally.

5. Alignment with Mission

   • All listings must support the mission of DCLFN to connect consumers with local farmers, food producers, and craft makers who strengthen our regional food system.

Examples of Acceptable Listings

• Fiber artist using wool from locally raised sheep.

• Soap maker using goat milk and herbs from nearby farms.

• Baker using NC-grown grains or fruits.

• Brewer, cider maker, or distiller sourcing NC-grown hops, apples, or grains.

Examples of Ineligible Listings

• Crafts or food items purchased wholesale and resold.

• Products primarily made from non-local or imported materials with minimal local connection.

• National or mass-produced brands.

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