Localvore Challenge

Interested in eating locally produced food?

Wondering whether Missouri could feed itself?

Want to learn more about our region?

Join Sustainable Farms & Communities, the Columbia Farmers Market, and Slow Food Katy Trail as we challenge Columbia and mid-Missouri residents to spend a week eating tasty & healthy food produced by Missouri's small farmers and entrepreneurs!

Locally-sourced food requires less fossil fuel to produce and transport, is likely to be fresher and of higher quality, and is grown and produced by the small farms and businesses that are an integral part of our regional economy.

Join us in exploring what's available around Columbia while eating healthily and supporting our local community, economy, and environment! You can take the Challenge to eat meals prepared from locally grown and produced ingredients, whether purchased from the Farmers Market and local businesses, or presented by local restaurants. This site presents all the information, listings, menus, and recipes you'll need to spend a memorable week eating the best Missouri has to offer!

Please be sure to register for the Challenge. We need the registration information in order to know how many people are participating and at what level, and to give us feedback to improve future events. We can also use our participation numbers as evidence of the impact of local food purchases on the local economy. We will not share your email, but will use it to keep you informed and updated about the Challenge. When the Challenge is over, we will ask you to complete a survey to give us valuable feedback. So be sure to sign up online!