Homepage
This site is dedicated to the procurement of local foods in South Dakota to local foodservice operations, including restaurants, caterers and country clubs. Within, find business summaries of local producers, product lists, and weekly availability updates. The goal of this site is to overcome some of the obstacles of local purchasing, by offering a convenient way to source local products.
Why buy local products?
A number of perceived benefits exist for those who are interested in local purchasing including: Strengthening of the local economy, supporting endangered family farms, high quality products (fresh, flavorful, unique, diverse), protecting the environment, food safety, food security, good public relations, and personalized service. Additionally, consumers have become more interested in knowing where their food comes from as well as demanding fresh, high quality food.
Research & Funding
This site is part of the Marketing Tool Kit (MTK) developed at South Dakota State University, Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Hospitality. The research and development of the MTK was sponsored by the Governor's Office of Economic Development's Value-Added Agriculture Subfund.