Build-Your-Own Locally Grown Dinner
Have you ever challenged yourself to create a meal made entirely from ingredients grown in Montgomery County ? The abundance and diversity of our farms makes this a realistic challenge to accept , and a rewarding introduction to farm markets in our community that produce fresh , healthy , and delicious foods !
The following two driving tours of on-farm markets within Montgomery County are split between locations that lie to the east or west of I-270 . Both tours will give you a chance to purchase meats , eggs , fruits , vegetables , herbs , milk , and desserts from which you can assemble a complete dinner menu , made gifts for guests as well ! Each farm has been highlighted as a source for one component of your meal , but as you will see , each farm offers an abundance of products , allowing you to pick and choose your destinations or enjoy an entire tour . To complete your dinner menu , choose from an array of specialty beverages created in Montgomery County . Farm-based breweries , wineries , and cideries are featured on our Grape & Grain Tours , available on the Office of Agriculture ’ s website : montgomerycountymd . gov / agservices / farm-to-table / farm-tour . html . So set up the picnic table , choose your guest list , and decide on a recipe to make using Montgomery County farm-fresh products ! plus you will have opportunities to purchase handby jaqueline arnold i office of agriculture