2024 Local Food Guide - Going Whole Hog

Oct 6, 2026

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A comprehensive Nebraska local food guide for 2024, featuring program information for Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska and a statewide local food map to help readers find nearby farms, markets, and producers. The guide includes practical consumer content and recipes, including a roasted eggplant salad and sweet apple pork chops and chocolate zucchini muffins. It also introduces regional BFBL members by area and provides details supporting local farmers, education, and community involvement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

AccessFree to download

Your Guide to Nebraska’s Farm Fresh Foods

Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Salad

Seasons of Nebraska

Find Local Foods & Farms Near You

Cottage Foods in Nebraska

Local Products Legend

BFBL Members by Region

Recipes and Food Guides

going whole hog Embracing Sustainable Meat with Whole Animal Buying! PG. 13 LOCAL FOOD MAP Find local food near you. PG. 5 NEIGHBORHOOD Grocery + Deli greatprices fresh baked goods local cheese orgpronuicce Supporting our local farmers & producers since 1975. @OpenHarvest OPEN DAILY: 8 AM-9 PM 330 S 21 ST, Lincoln, NE, 68510 Email: [harvest@openharvest.coop](harvest@openharvest.coop) [Phone: 402-475-9069](Phone: 402-475-9069) At Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska, we are proud to call these folks our sponsors: Their commitment to the BFBLN program enables us to continue to develop outreach, marketing, and education programs that supports a brighter tomorrow for Nebraska’s small to mid-scale farmers, ranchers, and the lands on which our food is grown. | Buy Fresh

Keeping the food chain shorter, transparent , and sustainable | Buy Local® Nebraska is dedicated to... | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | |
Educating on the social , environmental , and economic benefits of eat i ng loca l ly |
Improving wellness and quality of life by promoting healthy, in-season eating |
C ult ivat i ng a fut ure fo r Nebraska ’ s family farms by expanding the market for locally produced foods | The University of Nebraska–Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethic origin, or sexual orientation. Get in the Guide! Do you grow food to sell to local markets? Do you buy local foods for your business? Do you manage a farmers’ market? Join our community! As a Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska member, you join a growing network dedicated to transforming communities through food. For more information on membership, please visit [buylocalnebraska.org/get-involved](buylocalnebraska.org/get-involved) TABLE of CONTENTS Your Guide to Nebraska’s Farm Fresh Foods!...................................... 3 Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Salad................. 3 Seasons of Nebraska ................................. 4 Find Local Foods & Farms Near You! ............................... 5–6 Cottage Foods in Nebraska ...................... 7 Local Products Legend ............................. 8 BFBL Members: Western Nebraska ...................................... 9 Brain Builder: Word Search & Kids Jack-o-Lantern Activity............. 10 BFBL Members: Central Nebraska ........................... 11–12 Going Whole Hog ............................ 13-16 BFBL Members: Northeast Nebraska ...................... 17–18 BFBL Members: Southeast Nebraska...................... 19–21 Across the State Cooperativesin Nebraska Connect Consumersand Local Foods ...................................... 22 BFBL Members: Lincoln Area ................................... 23–25 Recipe: Sweet Apple Pork Chops ............. 26 Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins ....... 26 Nebraska Meat, Poultry, and Dairy. Know Your Farmer. Taste the Difference ..................... 25–26 BFBL Members: Omaha Area.................................... 27–29 Scottsbluff Winter Farmers Market: A Fresh New Look for Farmers Markets................................ 30 LEARN MORE AT [buylocalnebraska.org ](buylocalnebraska.org 2)[ 2](buylocalnebraska.org 2) 3 2024LOCAL food GUIDE From the kitchen of Chad & Kathy Nabity, GI Acres, Grand Island, NE Ingredients: • 2 lb eggplant (2 large) • Salt • 1/3 cup olive oil • 2 tbsp cider vinegar • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp ground cumin Directions: • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped • 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled • 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped 1 Heat oven to 400°F. 2 Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes and put in a large bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside while making the marinade. 3 Whisk togethe

FAQs

What does the 2024 Nebraska Local Food Guide help readers do?

It helps readers discover Nebraska farm fresh foods, find local markets and farms, and connect with local food community resources through the statewide guide.

Does the guide include recipes?

Yes. It features recipe sections such as Roasted Eggplant Salad, Sweet Apple Pork Chops, and Chocolate Zucchini Muffins.

How are BFBL members organized in the guide?

BFBL members are grouped by Nebraska regions and area chapters, such as Western Nebraska, Central Nebraska, Northeast Nebraska, and others.

Oct 6, 2026

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