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Eat Local First is a week-long celebration of local food in the Washington, D.C. area. The focus will be on local farms, local restaurants, and the organizations and people that are making locally-grown food more accessible in DC community.

From July 9 to 16, residents can participate in an array of events that celebrate the local food movement. From an urban foraging adventure, to vegan/raw non-cooking demonstrations and a rocking farm-to-street party, Think Local First hopes inspire DC residents to incorporate eating local food into your everyday life.

Events:
7/10 Local Pig Roast
7/12 Live @ Next Door
7/14 Local Sourcing with RIS
7/14 Vegan Food Demonstration
7/15 Edible Urban Garden Tour
7/15 Back Road Foraging Tour
7/15 The Foraged Cocktail
7/16 Farm-to-Street Party

More information about events and the goals of the week can be found online at eatlocalfirstdc.com. Think Local First is seeking sponsors, volunteers and participant for the Eat Local First Week. If interested, please contact Stacey Price at info@thinklocalfirstdc.com.

RSVP on the Facebook event page @ Facebook.com.

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