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yumpittsburgh is part of a Penn State Extension project which strives to strengthen the local food infrastructure in Western Pa by connecting the supply and demand sides of our foodshed. This site will highlight timely info for and about farmers, food, events and resources in our community.
If you are a chef, retailer, wholesaler…Yum will help connect you with the locally produced products your customers want Email Heather and share what products your business is looking for.
If you are a producer… and would like to be kept abreast of business opportunities from local business wanting local products, email Heather to be added to the producer list. (Your email will not be shared, ever). Yum will be happy to profile your farm on the website.
If you are an eater…check this site often to find markets, retailers, restaurants and fun events where local foods are featured. Yum wants your feedback! Share info about your local food finds, events, etc. and they will be included on the calendar.
Eating is an intimate act that sustains our bodies, enlivens our celebrations and can enrich our communities. Considering where food comes from and how it was produced is something more and consumers want to know. The local food movement is more than a trend. It real, and draws on expertise and commitment from from a wide variety of disciplines including farmers (of course), consumers, chefs, nutritionists, social justice activists, local governments, academics.
In Western PA, there are many family farms that have been doing what they do so well for generations. There is a new breed of entrepreneurial farmers, market gardeners and value added producers who are working to fill the demand for locally produced food. Together, these producers are bringing a delicious diversity of products to the table. This project strives to help connect the supply to the demand, creating economic and business opportunities.
Strengthening our local food systems can have real impact in our communities. In this current era of global warming, fluctuating gas prices, scarce resources and food safety concerns, buying local, and getting to know the person who grows your food can provide peace of mind to the consumer. Those consumer dollars, in turn, support the local economy, and build community equity.
Yum is coordinated by Heather Mikulas, Program Associate, Community Based Agriculture, Penn State Extension, Allegheny County.
Contact Info
Email Heather at hem12@psu.edu
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