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This page is run by the Northwest Arkansas Local Food Network
Your connection to all things locally grown and raised in Northwest Arkansas.

🌱 About the Northwest Arkansas Local Food Guide 🌱

🍅🌽 We're your dedicated source for all things local food in the NWA region.

🌾 Our Mission: We're passionate about fostering a thriving local food community by connecting consumers with the abundance of locally grown and raised food.

🚜 Coming June 2024: Explore our comprehensive guide to area farms, farmers markets, CSAs, and agritourism opportunities. Whether you're looking for the freshest produce, pasture-raised proteins, or a fun on the farm experience, we've got you covered!

💚 Join our community of local food enthusiasts as we celebrate the richness and diversity of local food in Northwest Arkansas. Follow along for updates, events, and tips on how you can support our local farmers and enjoy the best of what our region has to offer.

10/22/2026

Meet Sophie’s Posies! This family-owned specialty cut flower farm in Fayetteville grows fresh blooms right here in Northwest Arkansas.

From flowers in the field to bouquets at the stand, these photos offer a look at the people and work behind the blooms.

Supporting local growers can start with what’s on your table, including the flowers.
→ Visit sophiesposies.com to explore their flowers and check current availability.

10/19/2026

🌰 A local taste of fall you might not have tried: chestnuts!

Brad and Sandy Russell, owners of Chestnuts in the Ozarks near Omaha, Arkansas, are growing chestnuts with a passion for producing high-quality nuts and building a more sustainable food future.

Chestnuts are naturally low in fat, contain complex carbohydrates, and have a sweet flavor that makes them delicious roasted, eaten on their own, or used in everything from soups and stuffing to desserts.

We’re excited that the chef preparing our conference lunch will incorporate these chestnuts, too! A delicious way to bring local ingredients to the table and introduce something grown in our region.

Your next One Local Choice could be something you’ve never cooked before. Have you tried chestnuts?

Chestnuts in the Ozarks offers freshly harvested chestnuts for purchase directly from their farm, with online ordering available for shipping or farm pickup:
https://www.chestnutsintheozarks.com/chestnuts-trees-for-sale

10/16/2026

Make plans for the Eureka Springs Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinner on Monday, October 19.

The afternoon begins with a tour of Sycamore Bend Farm, followed by activities at the Lavender Farm, live music, and seasonal local food.

→ Visit EatLocalNWA.com/events for details and the organizer’s information.

10/14/2026

🍎 Registration is open for the 2026 NWA Local Food Systems Conference!

Join us December 9–10 in Springdale, Arkansas, for two days of learning, connection, and collaboration with farmers, food entrepreneurs, farmers market managers, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, institutional buyers, and community leaders from across the region.

🌱 Learn practical strategies to strengthen your farm or food business
🤝 Connect with others working to build a stronger local food system
💡 Explore local food access, marketing, procurement, business management, and more
🎤 Hear keynote speaker Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit share insights from decades of farming and farm business consulting.

Whether you grow food, run a food business, work in community health or food access, or want to help build a more connected local food system, there's a place for you!

🎉 Good news: Early bird pricing has been extended through October 20!

Explore the agenda and register today at eatlocalnwa.com/conference

10/12/2026

Looking for locally raised beef, chicken, or eggs? Meet Beyond Organics!

The family began farming in Northwest Arkansas in 2009 with 12 acres. Today, they own and manage nearly 120 acres, raising livestock and growing vegetables for their community.

With drought affecting vegetable production, their diversified operation has allowed them to shift more attention toward protein production.

→ Explore their listing at EatLocalNWA.com for contact and purchasing information.

10/09/2026

Looking for ways to make fresh food more accessible?

Eat Local NWA connects you with food-access resources, including information about Double Your Dollars and participating farmers markets.

Before visiting, check which benefits the market accepts and how its program works.

→ Explore food-access resources at EatLocalNWA.com.

10/06/2026

Grow food, make food, or have a food business idea? Come meet others doing the same here in Northwest Arkansas.

The Farmers & Food Entrepreneurs Networking Night is a chance to make connections, learn about resources for your business, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks.

📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend—all are welcome!

Register: https://luma.com/startup-375o

Hosting a local food event? Submit it at EatLocalNWA.com/events so we can feature you and help spread the word!

10/05/2026

Picking out pumpkins this month? Bring one home from your local grower! 🎃

Get a pie pumpkin and roast it for soup, bake it into muffins, or save the seeds for a snack. Ask your farmer which varieties are best for cooking.

→ Find local farms and places to shop at EatLocalNWA.com.

10/01/2026

October is here, NWA! 🍂 This month brings a little mix of seasons to our local markets. You may still find peppers, tomatoes, and okra alongside fall favorites like sweet potatoes, winter squash, apples, and leafy greens.

Our farmers are still growing, harvesting, and bringing food to the community. Keep stopping by their booths, checking their farm stands, and asking what’s available as the season changes.

Need help finding where to shop? Visit EatLocalNWA.com.

09/23/2026

Want to find local food in Northwest Arkansas? Start here. 🌱

The Eat Local NWA directory helps you discover nearby farms and food businesses and find ways to shop that fit your routine.

Farm stands, farmers markets, CSAs, U-pick, local retailers and restaurants—there are more ways to eat local than you might think.

→ Explore more ways to find local food at EatLocalNWA.com

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