A Beginner’s Guide to Eating Local: How to Get Started with Robinette Farms

When the farmers’ market season ends, you can still stock your kitchen with local, farm-fresh produce. Our Local Food Subscription box supports Nebraska farmers year-round. It’s like a trip to the farmers’ market in the Old Market or Haymarket, while saving you time and keeping your connection to local growers alive. Eating local sounds simple, but for some of us, figuring out where to start can be a challenge. That’s where we come in! 

What Does it Mean to “Eat Local”? 

Choosing local means nourishing yourself while investing in the bigger picture of our food economy. It’s knowing the story behind your ingredients—who raised the chickens, who baked the bread, and which Nebraska field your vegetables came from. 

Local food is fresher, more flavorful, and more nutrient-rich because it doesn’t spend days traveling across the country. It also helps keep your dollars in the local economy, supporting farmers and small businesses right here in Nebraska. 

Why Eating Local Matters 

There are many reasons to make the switch:

• Produce picked at its peak just can’t be beat. 

• When you buy local, you help family farms thrive. 

• It’s good for the planet. Shorter food delivery miles mean fewer emissions and less packaging waste! 

Make it Easy with a Local Food Subscription 

Let us bring the market to you year-round with our Local Food Subscription. We take the guesswork out of seasonal eating. Each week, you’ll receive a curated box of fresh, local food from Nebraska producers you can trust––produce, eggs, meat, dairy, and other artisan goods. 

You choose your subscription box size and frequency, and we handle the rest. We offer the best of Nebraska farms, making every meal feel like market day.  

What’s in a Typical Box? 

Keep your curated local food subscription box set to what we send, or customize your box to pick what you want. We’ve got big local names like Le Quartier Bakery, Cultiva Coffee, Dutch Girl Creamery, Moose’s Mad Fresh, Cafe Botanica, and many more! 

Each season brings its own mix of fresh, thoughtfully sourced items—summer might feature sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and local cheese, while fall offers crisp apples, squash, onions, and honey. In the winter, you may find root vegetables, pasture-raised meats, and bakery goods. Spring often brings tender greens, radishes, and fragrant herbs. 

With every local food subscription box, you’ll uncover new flavors, new makers, and maybe even your next kitchen obsession.

Tips for Getting Started 

• Plan your meals around what's in your local food subscription box or what inspired you in the store that week. Those seasonal ingredients will inspire your weekly menu and spark new ideas in the kitchen.

• Try something new with confidence. We offer recipes, cooking tips, and helpful guides on our site, suitable for both experienced cooks and those with less experience.

• Store ingredients wisely. To get the most out of your subscription, follow our storage guides to keep greens crisp, herbs vibrant, and veggies fresher for longer.

• Don’t forget to share the local love. Host friends for a farmers-market-inspired dinner, trade extra items with a neighbor, or introduce someone new to local food.

“We can’t wait to share the products and the stories of the people in Nebraska and our region who are growing and creating healthy, nutrient-dense, community-supporting food for you and your family. Join us and connect your body, mind, and spirit through food.”

-Owners and Farmers, Alex McKiernan & Chloe Diegel

The Joy of Connection

Eating local isn’t just about what’s on your plate; it’s about being part of something bigger. When you subscribe with Robinette Farms, you’re joining a community of people who care about where their food comes from and the farmers who grow it. 

If you're looking for a beginner's guide to eating local, start here! Every box tells a story of Nebraska land, labor, and love––come be a part of that story! Sign up for your local food subscription box today, and start eating the way Nebraska was meant to taste: fresh, local, and full of heart! Because we believe that great food transforms people and the land.