Mission

To promote the use of local foods in Central Ohio restaurants; increase awareness of local food production; grow partnerships between farmers and chefs; and promote regional sustainable agriculture.

What We Do:

Facilitate Farmer - Chef Networking - Sponsoring "Meet and Greet" sessions for farmers and chefs.

The Fresh Sheet - A weekly listing of farm fresh in-season local foods available for restaurant purchase.

Chef to Market - Bringing chefs to chop at area Farmer's Markets.

Chef to Market Meals - Menus featuring ingredients from local Farmers Markets.

Market Fresh Cooking Classes - Chefs sharing the local palette with great recipes.

If You're a Chef:
1. Sign up to receive weekly
2. E-mail or fax updates listing farm product availability
3. Commit to buying in the season and working with local farmers.

If You're a Farmer:
1. Send weekly updates of available in-season farm products to the fresh sheet
2. Commit to packaging and delivering products to restaurant standards
3. If products are not available let chefs know immediately

Why Local Foods?

-Unique varieties and flavorful choices
-Premium taste and maximum freshness
-Keep our local economy strong by supporting local farmers
-Connect yourself to the land and our community
-Good agricultural practices reduce soil erosion, pesticide contamination and pollution of our waterways.

Buying from local farmers not only provides our customers with a more nutritious and tasty product, but we see our long-term well being directly connected to the health of rural communities, good stewardship of the earth, and the vitality of our local economy. Oh top of hat, it's good for business - our customers are eager to know where their food comes from and greatly appreciate the opportunity to support local farmers by eating at the White Dog Cafe.

-Judy Wicks, White Dog Cafe, Philadelphia, PA