Fact Sheets

How to Use This Guide - This fact sheet describes how to shop for produce that's in season. It more clearly defines seasons and describes what they means for a region as diverse as the Northeast.

The Northeast: An Abundant Food Producer - Describes the great variety and abundance of food produced in the Northeast, from apples and chickens in West Virginia, to fish caught off the coast of Maine.

Eating Seasonally - Explores what it means to eat seasonally and locally and why it is important for regional economic viability, Northeast agriculture, natural resources, and the enjoyment of food.

Quiz: Are You a Regional and Seasonal Eater - Take this quick quiz to find out how well you eat according to the seasons in the Northeast. From your score on this quiz, you can get a quick assessment of how close you are to being a truly regional and seasional eater.

Becoming a Regional and Seasonal Eater - If you're wondering how to become a more regional and seasonal eater, this fact sheet can help.

"Seasoning" Your Kitchen - Provides some basic ideas on how to incorporate northeast fruits and vegetables into delicious meals as they become available season by season. The use of a wide variety of herbs and spices from different ethnic cuisines can make eating with the seasons a culinary delight. Bon appetite!

Resources for Regional Eaters - Helps identify sources of information about the region's food and agriculture system, direct marketing, home food preservation, and gardening.

Ideas for Nutrition Educators, Dietitians, and Food Service Managers - What you can do directly and indirectly to promote seasonal and local eating patterns.

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