As seasons change so might the foods that you put on your kitchen table, and you shouldn’t have to buy from outside Door or Kewaunee counties to adjust. Secretary Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Randy Romanski says Wisconsin is so fortunate, as agriculture is a $104.8 billion industry in the state and that our local producers are worth promoting whenever possible. 

Romanski says the benefits are clear for buying locally produced foods, including the personal connection to buying from a producer down the road. He also says it supports local economical development.

Romanski also notes with the variety of products in our state, there’s always a fresh seasonal fruit or vegetable to look forward to buying. Romanski says that since the pandemic, Wisconsinites have grown a larger interest in knowing where their food comes from. You can view the video discussing the importance of buying from your local farmers.