Are you worried about not getting your gifts shipped to you in time? Are you worried items will be sold out? Want to try something new for your holiday meal? This Holiday Season Shop Local! Check out our Local Food Guide for local producers and their products at https://cvfoodfarmnetwork.org/local-food-listings/. Many local producers will have information on their Facebook pages and/or website on how to order and receive their products. Maybe you want to purchase a locally made wool pillow, locally raised meat, and other local products from Joia Food Farm? Or FitPop popcorn for the popcorn lover! (Check out all the varieties and option of popcorn!) Or purchase lamb, lettuce, or eggs from Yellow Table Farm for a local food basket gift or your holiday meal! You can also find Yellow Table Farm products at the Winter Waverly Farmers Market by ordering online or shopping in person. Hansen Dairy stores have a variety of local products that you can use at home or give as gifts. Check out their holiday gift baskets! If you are not sure what to buy consider purchasing a gift certificate for a local producer or farmers market! Or support a restaurant or business that purchases local! Why purchase local? Local food is an investment in the future. By supporting local farmers today, you are helping to ensure that there will be farms in your community tomorrow. That is a matter of importance for food security, especially in light of an uncertain energy future and our current reliance on fossil fuels to produce, package, distribute and store food. Visit our website to learn more and download your Grow.Eat.Play Guide on for incorporating more local foods into your daily life!