Figuring out how to change your meat consumption practices can seem daunting especially if you’re used to buying most of your food from conventional retailers. The aim of this guide is to break down the process and demystify some of the aspects of plugging into a local food system.

You will find a range of topics covered here. If you are already dabbling in farmers’ markets, CSAs, and other innovative ways to put food on the table, some of this may be old news to you. If you are someone who has only recently decided to explore sourcing better meat this guide probably won’t address every single question that you come across, but it’s meant to be a good jumping-off point with the goal of connecting you to a local farmer in your area.