1. “Think Globally, Act Locally”

2.  Purchasing locally produced goods and services over those produced farther away  Why Buy Local?  Better for the environment  Supports your local community  Enhances job creation

3.  Social media helps local business owners connect with customers  Free marketing tools  Advertisement  Celebrities promote their favorite local products online and impact consumer spending within their region

4.  Choose to meet at a locally owned coffee shop and tweet it out  Post pics getting your nails done at your favorite salon  Launch your own social media channel to positively influence peers to choose to shop locally  Create a photo contest online and post pics of foods from your favorite local restaurants

5.  Pungo Strawberry Festival  Strawberry Picking  Entertainment  Local Vendors  Handmade Crafts  Carnival and Rides  4H Programs  FUN!!!

6.  Local food is better for you  Food looks and tastes better  Supports local families  Benefits the environment  Keeps taxes down  Invests in future farmers  Preserves genetic diversity

7.  Located in southern Virginia Beach on the Pungo Ridge  Cullipher Family has been farming in northeastern North Carolina and the Tidewater for almost 200 years  Grow only the highest quality fruits and vegetables  Visit their farm stand on the corner of Old Donation and First Colonial  Find them online at http://www.cullipherfarm.com

8.  1 Cup of Strawberries  1 Cup of Milk  ½ Cup of Yogurt  1 Cup of Ice Cubes  Blend and Enjoy!