Farmer Chef Collecting Cards

We think local farmers and the chefs who prepare their food deserve sports star status.  So we've created a 19-edition set of baseball-style cards featuring our local food heroes.  Each card highlights the unique ways BFBL partner chefs partner with local farmers in bringing fresh sustainably grown food to diners.  Which farmer chef collecting card has your favorite local food hero?

Collect all 19!

Reasons to collect the cards...

• It's fun- Some partners are celebrating with events or specials!
• See how many chefs are dedicated to local foods and the diversity of local products they use.
• Learn about the farmers local chefs are connecting with and what they grow
• Because they are lovely- you'll want to put these cards on your fridge next to your vacation photos.
• It's delicious! Take a moment to savor local food at each of these restaurants- the opportunity to get your own Farmer Chef Collecting Card is the perfect excuse.

Who has a Collecting Card?

Buy Fresh Buy Local Partner restaurants that have been with the program since September of 2008 have a card in 2009. Participating restaurants are listed at the right. Learn about all our partner businesses on the Spotlight page.

How do I get the cards?

Each participating restaurant has the cards available for the taking.  If you don't see a display on the counter, just ask your server.

Thanks to our collaborators:

Photography: Bill Lubing

Bill Lubing, owner of Lubing Creative, LLC specializes in photography, writing, and project management for the “fresh, local” community. Among his numerous projects, he is editor of the Dane County Farmers’ Market and Westside Community Market eNewsletters. With over 30 years of print and electronic publishing experience, Bill is thrilled to be a part of the “fresh, local” community. www.lubingcreative.com

Graphic Design: Craig Grabhorn

Craig Grabhorn Art and Design Studio uses many techniques to approach visual communication. As a small studio, understanding the needs of our clients and working closely with them is something we take to heart. http://craiggrabhorn.com

Financial Support: the Sustainable Agriculture Resarch and Education program (SARE)

This material is based upon work supported by Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Regents of the University of Minnesota, under Cooperative Agreement No. 2006-38640-16858