In 2007, Pride of the Prairie launched the Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign promoting the Upper Minnesota River Valley as a marketing strategy to increase access to sustainable locally produced foods in west central Minnesota. The campaign represents:

• A BRAND that identifies the Upper Minnesota River Valley region and its abundant supply of local, sustainable, healthy foods.

• A CAMPAIGN that helps people understand food systems and to make ethical and sustainable choices.

• A CHAPTER with partners representing the various sectors of a local food system, working together to promote healthful, sustainable and ethical food choices.

Buy Fresh Buy Local

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News & Updates:
2011-2012 BFBL Local Foods Guide
• Click here to download the latest version of the Upper Minnesota River Valley BFBL Local Foods Guide.
• Read a press release about the new guide.

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Join Buy Fresh Buy Local Upper Minnesota River Valley
For information about becoming a Local Foods Partner, CLICK HERE (PDF), or visit this link to join online: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGc0eU0yTDFrT0hXZ19GWTJfVUtJSXc6MQ#gid=0

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2011 Farmers' Markets
Check out our area Farmers' Market flyer!

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Regional Farmers' Market Map
http://www.communitywalk.com/upper_minnesota_river_valley_farmers_markets/map/586573

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Buy Fresh Buy Local Student Blog:
http://bfblumrv.wordpress.com/

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Get the latest Pride of the Prairie updates on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/BFBL.UMRV

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Learn how you can become a Vocal Local.

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Farm to School in Minnesota has a website to assist schools in planning menus and connecting with farmers for local foods. The web site is http://www.mn-farmtoschool.umn.edu.

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Check out the BFBL 2009 Partner Survey.