21 Jul Introducing: Local Food Challenge 2018!

Two years ago, Adam and I challenged ourselves to eat only local food the whole month of August.  You can read about here on my previous, personal blog.

We laid out ground rules, set aside a few “freebies” and did our best for one whole month to only eat and drink products from our state.

Turns out, it was so great.  It was fun and made us dig deeper into our community to find new products.  We focused on seasonality and tried fun recipes.  We also knew the value that eating local can have and it was so motivating to know that with each passing meal we were making an impact.

So, we decided with this small platform that we have, let’s do it again… but also challenge all of you to do the same!

Let’s all do our best to eat as local as possible all through the month of August.  Let’s work together and make a plan.  Let’s motivate each other!  Let’s make an even bigger impact.

Starting July 29th, weekly emails will be sent with goals, tips, recipes and motivation for the week.  The challenge will officially begin on August 1 and will be full of opportunities for prizes and perks so be sure to get on the our email list and share your local meals all over social media using #bentarrowchallenge2018.  

Even if you can just commit to dinners… maybe even just a few times a week.  Try.  Push yourself.  Getting outside of your comfort zone is part of our mission at Bent Arrow Acres.  It’s how Adam and I run our business and our life.  We will be here right beside you every step of the way and likely won’t be 100% perfect; but, that’s okay.  There is no such thing as failing, but rather just opportunities to learn.

Feel free to reach out via email or DM if you have questions.  We will speak a lot about Indiana grown products; but, know that those outside of Indiana can totally join in too!  Claire already has trips to Chicago and Michigan planned for the month so we will share what we discover on the road too!

For now, be sure to get on the email list via our website’s homepage, to follow us on Facebook and Instagram… and get excited!  We have lots of great things planned.