Buying local is a growing trend that has taken root in the Hershey Harrisburg area, with deep agricultural traditions that have survived generations on Amish and family farms throughout the region. Here, the legacy of producing the highest quality meats, finest vegetables and freshest dairy products has found its way into the menus of local restaurants and onto the shelves of regional grocery stores and farmer’s markets.

Brownback Spiral Path Farms, a leading source for restaurants embracing local organic ingredients, offers tours and opportunities to pick produce. Afterwards you can experience several restaurants in the region such as Harvest at Hotel Hershey, Bricco in Harrisburg, and Ranch House Restaurant in Perry County that all capture the local flavors in their delicious dishes.

Farmstead Farmers Markets is a new year round market located on a 5-acre farmette where consumers can find farm fresh products in a relaxing country setting within a 20,000 square-foot covered facility.

You can capture many of the favorite local recipes for your own home cooking adventures in a new book entitled “Settings, A Cookbook” with 130 pages outlining locally inspired dishes.