RTC's Communicator for Fall 2019

Healthy, Sustainable, and Local Food Options Eating foods that are healthy, sus- tainable, and/or local can improve your well-being and that of your community and the environment. Interested, but not sure how to get started? You’re in luck because these topics are covered in many websites and blogs that have great ideas for incorporating foods that are good for you and good for the planet into your diet. Here are just a few: ChooseMyPlate.gov choosemyplate.gov/ healthy-eating-tips.html Practical information to help readers build healthy diets. My New Roots mynewroots.org/site Helping readers make healthy choices every day. 10Ways to Start Eating Local Foods localfoods.about.com/od/finduse localfoods/tp/How-to-Eat-Locally.htm Helpful suggestions for buying and eating locally. Grace Communications Foundation sustainabletable.org/921/ cook-sustainably Resources and recipes to support sustainable and local food systems. Recipes from Sustainable Food Visionaries foodandwine.com/slideshows/ sustainable-food-visionaries Beautiful photos and fresh, healthy recipes. Sustainable Seafood Recipes seafoodwatch.org/consumers/ sustainable-recipes Ocean-friendly seafood recipes cre- ated by the best chefs in the country. Pick Up Fresh Ingredients at Local Farmers Markets  The tastiest meals start with the freshest ingredients, and you’ll find them at farmers markets in surrounding areas. We encourage you to buy local and support our local growers. Alexander Farmers Market & Hamburgers in the Park • Time: Saturdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Location: Alexander Park • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade baked items, and other homemade goods Garrison“Harvest Market on Main” • Time: Tuesday nights starting at 4:30 pm • Location: Main Street • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade baked items, and other homemade goods Kenmare Farmers Market • Time: Thursday nights starting at 5:00 pm • Location: Downtown Square • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade baked items, and other homemade goods NewTown“United Quality” Farmers Market • Time: Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Location: In front of United Quality • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade baked items, other home- made goods, and occasionally works by local artists Parshall Farmers Market • Time: Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Location: Rockview Plaza Tree area • Features: Homemade and baked items, canned goods, and garden produce Stanley Farmers Market • Time: Thursdays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Location: Wilson Park • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade products, crafts, and more Watford City Farmer Market • Time: Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Location: Kent Pelton Nature Park • Features: Locally grown produce, homemade baked items, homemade goods, Lion’s Club burgers in the park, and music performances 8 FALL 2019