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This page is run by the Northwest Arkansas Local Food Network
Your connection to all things locally grown and raised in Northwest Arkansas.

🌱 About the Northwest Arkansas Local Food Guide 🌱

🍅🌽 We're your dedicated source for all things local food in the NWA region.

🌾 Our Mission: We're passionate about fostering a thriving local food community by connecting consumers with the abundance of locally grown and raised food.

🚜 Coming June 2024: Explore our comprehensive guide to area farms, farmers markets, CSAs, and agritourism opportu

nities. Whether you're looking for the freshest produce, pasture-raised proteins, or a fun on the farm experience, we've got you covered!

💚 Join our community of local food enthusiasts as we celebrate the richness and diversity of local food in Northwest Arkansas. Follow along for updates, events, and tips on how you can support our local farmers and enjoy the best of what our region has to offer.

08/10/2026

Save the date, Northwest Arkansas! 🌱

A strong local food system doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built when farmers, chefs, food entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare professionals, food access organizations, and neighbors come together around the same table.

That’s exactly what the Northwest Arkansas Regional Food Systems Conference is all about.

📅 December 8–10, 2026
📍 The Jones Center | Springdale, Arkansas

Over three days, we’ll learn from one another, make new connections, tackle challenges facing our local food system, and—most importantly—turn ideas into action.

Whether you grow food, serve it, sell it, help people access it, or simply care about where your food comes from, there’s a seat at the table for you.

Registration opens this month, so stay tuned. 👀

07/24/2026

What's making it into your kitchen this weekend? Support your local community and shop what's fresh! 👇

🍅 Tomatoes
🌽 Sweet Corn
🍑 Peaches
🥒 Cucumbers
🫑 Peppers
🍆 Eggplant

07/16/2026

Northwest Arkansas farmers market managers recently came together to prepare for another exciting year of the Double Your Dollars program!

During our meeting, we celebrated successes, discussed challenges, participated in a privilege training, and shared observations from markets across the region. These conversations help strengthen our markets, improve customer experiences, and ensure the Double Your Dollars program continues to serve our communities effectively.

We're also excited to welcome the Madison County Farmers Market in Huntsville to our growing network! Beginning July 1, the market will officially become a Double Your Dollars site, expanding access to fresh, locally grown food for even more Northwest Arkansas families.

Thank you to all of our market partners for your collaboration and commitment to building a stronger, more equitable local food system!

07/14/2026

🌱 Every local farm has a story and every purchase you make helps that story continue.

We recently had the opportunity to visit FarmHand and spend time with Orthodox Homesteading, where Philip and Ciera grow specialty produce for chefs and restaurants across Northwest Arkansas. Their work is a reminder that exceptional food starts long before it reaches your plate. Orthodox Homesteading focuses on growing high-quality, chef-driven produce with an emphasis on flavor, sustainability, and craftsmanship, while FarmHand helps beginning farmers access land, equipment, mentorship, and local markets.

When you choose local food—whether you're shopping at a farmers market, joining a CSA, visiting a farm stand, or dining at a restaurant that sources locally—you're doing more than buying fresh ingredients. You're supporting the people who care for our land, strengthening our local economy, and helping build a more resilient food system for everyone.

07/11/2026

Earlier this month, we had the chance to spend the day with fellow grantees from the Walmart Foundation's Strengthening Communities: Healthier Food for All initiative. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and share ideas with organizations across our region that are all working to improve access to healthy food.

The Walmart Foundation supports programs like Double Your Dollars because access to nutritious food is essential for healthy communities. By investing in food access initiatives, they're helping reduce barriers to healthy eating, especially in rural and underserved areas.

During the meeting, we talked about the important role volunteers play in strengthening our organizations and learned new ways to recruit and engage volunteers. We also spent time discussing data collection—why it matters, how it helps us better understand the communities we serve, and how it allows us to demonstrate the impact of our work.

We came away with fresh ideas, new connections, and plenty of inspiration to bring back to Northwest Arkansas. Thank you to the Walmart Foundation for bringing us together and investing in both food access and the partnerships that help make this work possible!

07/06/2026

Fresh, healthy food should be accessible to everyone. 💚

📚 Our new Food Access Guide is your resource for finding farmers markets, food assistance programs, nutrition incentives, and other local resources that help make fresh, local food more affordable across Northwest Arkansas.

And good news — Ben has copies ready for you! 📚🌱

07/02/2026

The freshest food doesn't travel thousands of miles—it comes from just down the road. This season, fill your table with ingredients grown by your neighbors and discover the difference local makes. 🍅🥕🌿

Looking for local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, and more? Check out our Local Food Guide to discover where to source your next meal and support the people growing food right here in Northwest Arkansas. 💚

07/01/2026

What an incredible Kids Day! 💚

We loved seeing so many families come out to learn, play, explore the market, and experience the Double Your Dollars program. From Kid Bucks to taste tests, scavenger hunts, and meeting local farmers, it was a day full of smiles and community!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and partners who helped make this event possible. Your support helps connect kids and families with fresh, local food while creating fun, meaningful experiences at the farmers market.

We can't wait to see everyone again next year! 🌽🍓✨

06/23/2026

We recently got to visit Reagan Family Farm, and it’s truly a sweet little oasis tucked right in the middle of Fayetteville. 🌿✨

Right now you can pick strawberries, blueberries, AND blackberries all in one trip. Mix and match your favorites and fill a bucket for just $40!

Text 479-443-5529 with any questions and tag someone you’d take berry picking with! 🫐🍓

06/13/2026

Support local food this weekend by dining at some of Northwest Arkansas’ favorite restaurants featuring ingredients from local farmers like Hanna Family Ranch 🐑🌱

Hanna Family Ranch supplies the lamb for dishes you’ll find around town at spots like Conifer RYN and more.

When you support local restaurants sourcing from local farms, you’re supporting an entire community of growers, ranchers, and makers right here in NWA. 💚

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