Future Roots Locally Grown Guide - Catalog - Page 4
WELCOME LETTER FROM AMY
W
elcome! I’m so glad you picked up the Locally
Grown Guide, your invitation to explore the
farms, food businesses, and organizations that
shape the Wood River Valley. Whether you’re a longtime
supporter of local food or just getting started, this
guide connects you to the freshest, highest-quality food
from our regional foodshed.
But why does local food matter? Right now, most of our
food is imported, while much of our farmland is used for
export crops. This system drains our local economy and makes our food supply vulnerable to disruptions, creating uncertainty for farmers and consumers alike.
We can change this. By choosing local, we are turning our communities into healthier,
more vibrant, and resilient places to live. Supporting local producers means more
nutrient-dense food, economic stability for farmers, and a real step toward combating
climate change.
And it all starts with small, everyday choices. The guide in your hands (or on your screen!)
is your roadmap to eating well and keeping your food dollars where they matter most —
right here in the Wood River Valley.
Explore more at locallygrownguide.org or email locallygrown@futureroots.org to get
involved.
We believe that local food creates a lasting impact and together, we’re building
a food system that nourishes all of us. Thank you for sowing the seeds for a more
vibrant future.
With warm regards,
Amy Mattias
Do you love this guide?
Keep it in circulation by making a donation at
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Cover photo of Mason Family Provisions by Lyndsey Mason.
Photos by Brooke Bonner, Mike Gordon, Karlie Jeneson,
Jarod Langdon, Amy Mattias, Lyndsey Mason, Kirsten Shultz, Leslie Silva.
Guide design by Judy’s Design House. Maps by E.B. Phillips.
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