I’ve already realized my goal of eating 80% local is too ambitious for this year. Flour? Cooking oil? Dried beans? I have no idea if any of those are available from local sources. Plus, I’ve learned in recent years that when I make changes gradually I’m both happier and more successful. So, new goal: learn everything I can between now and May 1, 2009 so that it feels like a reasonable goal to consider an 80% local eating target. This will make for an adventurous year of visiting farmer’s markets, orchards, and who knows what else.