Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska is an outreach and marketing initiative to promote and support local foods. The initiative began in 2006 after much research by a group of consumers, farmers, non-profits and small local businesses that wanted to create something of benefit for all Nebraska communities. With on-going grass roots support, it is a collaborative effort of the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, and Great Plains RC&D. Our national partner is the Foodroutes Network.

The FoodRoutes Network was established in 1997 to foster and promote sustainable food systems in critical regions of the United States by using state-of-the-art communications techniques and public policy innovations. In 2000, FoodRoutes Network became a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization focused on impacting the public policy arena, generating marketplace opportunities, and stimulating partnerships around sustainable food systems. In 2006, there were 19 groups nationwide participating in Buy Fresh Buy Local initiatives.

The Buy Fresh, Buy Local initiative includes media outreach and public events to raise awareness of the benefits of eating locally and the diversity of local food options available, in addition to increasing the visibility and viability of a locally based food system. It includes members that are farmers, restaurants, institutions and groceries...anyone that meets the criteria is welcome! Join us in creating a better Nebraska food community and better Nebraska grown food. There's a place for everyone at the table...farmers, restaurants, groceries as well as 'Friends of Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska' and Our Very Important Sponsors.