USDA Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

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Welcome to the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food 

With the tools below, learn about how USDA and our federal partners support local and regional food economies; see communities putting these resources to work; and explore the map to find out what's happening near you. Use the tools and get involved!

Home
The What and Why of Local Foods
What is Know Your Farmer?
Local Food Infrastructure
Stewardship and Local Food
Local Meat and Poultry
Farm to Institution
Healthy Food Access
Careers in Agriculture
Local Food Knowledge
Local Food: Not Just USDA
Case Studies
Conclusions
Blog
Grants, Loans and Other Resources
 
Recent growth in the demand for locally- and regionally-produced food has opened up new market opportunities for farmers, ranchers and food businesses. Americans are interested in learning more about where their food comes from, a trend that benefits all of U.S. agriculture. Learn more about local and regional food systems, who participates in them, and their role in economic and community development in this section of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass. Then see USDA-supported local and regional food projects across the country by visiting our interactive map.