"D.I.G. Local's goal is simple," states co-founder Kurt Bench, a fourth generation farmer. "We want people to buy more food directly from their local farmer. We represent small business owners who happen to produce food, ranging from fruits and vegetables, to meat, grain and dairy products, usually within 30 minutes of someone's kitchen table. More and more farmers are taking their products to market in a variety of ways. We've recently begun to work with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's) here in Northwest Ohio."

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA's, are a rapidly growing part of the food supply chain. It is an agreement between the consumer and the farmer to jointly share in the risks and rewards of regional farming. Members typically subscribe at the beginning of each year, and receive weekly supplies of produce based on seasonal availability.

Consumer's were able to learn more about CSA's and meet farmers in the region who offered subscriptions ranging in size from a single to a family of four. The weekly cost of a subscription is typically equal to the amount a family would spend on produce at a grocery store.

Dedicated. Independent. Growers. Local (D.I.G. Local) is a grassroots organization dedicated to getting more people to buy food from farmers. Farm members share in the marketing and public relations efforts to increase consumer awareness of their products. The group also has a consumer board of advisors to provide feedback on the needs and concerns of the average household shopper who would be interested in fresh, local produce.

Contact:
Cindy Huguley, Media relations
diglocal@yahoo.com
(240) 838-1567

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