NH Eats Local Kicks Off at Woodstock Inn

Governor Chris Sununu and Commissioner Shawn Jasper of the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food, kicked off 2021 NH Eats Local Month at Woodstock Inn Brewery in North Woodstock with a stack of pancakes and maple syrup sourced from Fadden Maple Syrup and General Store as part of NH’s Big Bite.

The NH Food Alliance planned the kickoff campaign to connect Granite Staters through local food by encouraging everyone to take a big bite out of the same local food on the same day— pancakes with New Hampshire maple syrup and/or local fruit. Granite Staters participated in a variety of ways: by sourcing local ingredients and making pancakes at home with family and friends, dining out for pancakes at their favorite local restaurant, or attending a NH’s Big Bite community event put on by a NH Eats Local Month Partner.

“There are few things more important to our well being than the food we eat. NH Eats Local Month reminds us that the freshest food we can buy is grown right here in New Hampshire,' says Jasper. "As a state, we have the capacity to grow more of our own food, but that will only happen when local demand outpaces production. Make a healthier choice for yourself and your family by supporting New Hampshire farmers.” 

For the remainder of the month, the NH Food Alliance will be sharing “How Do You Eat Local?” shouts, events and activities from NH Eats Local Month Partners, and more. Visit nheatslocal.com for even more information about the 2021 NH Eats Local Month celebration, to view the full partner list, and to sign up for the NH Eats Local Month mailing list.