ROANOKE, Va. – Finding fresh, locally grown food in the Roanoke Region just got a whole lot easier. The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail launched a new website designed to quickly connect residents with nearby farms, fresh produce, eggs, meat and more — all in just a few clicks. The initiative connects people across seven counties and two cities, including Roanoke and Salem cities, along with Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties.
For many people, shopping local can feel like a challenge. Even when the desire is there, knowing where to go and what’s available isn’t always straightforward. The new platform aims to change that.
“A new way to eat, a new way to enjoy, a new way to nourish themselves locally,” said Erica Cundiff, website developer for the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail…