National Eat Local Day

National Eat Local Day encourages restaurants and home cooks to prepare and serve a complete meal made with locally grown ingredients. Observed annually on September 22, the day aims to raise awareness of the importance of supporting local sustainable farms and to increase the flow of local food to our tables.

The holiday was founded in 2013 by Chef Sarah Stegner and restaurant public relations consultant Cindy Kurman. Its organizers encourage chefs to offer at least one locally sourced menu item and individuals to prepare a totally locally sourced meal at home. The day also highlights the role of local farms in the agricultural economy and invites people to share photos of their meals with the hashtag #nationaleatlocalday. Learn more from National Eat Local Day’s organizers.

How to Observe National Eat Local Day

Celebrate by buying ingredients directly from a nearby farm, farmers market, or store that sells local produce, then prepare a meal at home. Restaurants can highlight a locally sourced dish. Share a photo of the meal with #nationaleatlocalday, or donate to a local organization that supports farms.

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