ABOUT TASTE THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE MARKETING

WE’RE EXPERTS IN LOCaL FOOD MaRKETING

Taste the Local Difference is a woman-owned and woman-led local food marketing agency that specializes in communication strategy for purpose-driven food and farm businesses.

Through collaboration and constant learning, our goal is to protect the integrity of local food and foster sustainability for food and farming entrepreneurs.

We have the passion, experience, and expertise to elevate and expand your business.

Ashley Tenharmsel of North Harvest CSA and a child in a hoop house harvesting tomatoes.

We focus our expertise on local food because we value:

• TRANSPARENCY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM

• AUTHENTIC & TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS

• SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY

From Our Clients:

“They were extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and boosted my confidence in what I am doing. The resources and guidance they provided has been beyond helpful.”

— Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA

“This experience has helped me think more about how my online interaction with customers affect sales. I now have a better functioning website that is easy to navigate.”

— Magita (Jetta) Barbee, Jetta’s Gourmet Popcorn

“Working with Christina was amazing. Her joyous and positive demeanor truly made me feel at ease. She took time to explain concepts unfamiliar to me and provided many recommendations along with solutions for business growth. I’d recommend TLD to anyone.”

— Char Mills, Modern Maison

We’re local food super-fans, skilled marketers, and community-builders.

Our team members are passionate about growing the local food movement and providing high-quality services to our clients. We are dedicated in both our personal and professional lives to supporting a healthy and inclusive food system and empowering entrepreneurs.

Meet Your Marketing Team

Emily Row

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Emily oversees TLD’s media communications, strategy, and marketing. Her passion for the local food community is rooted in years of food systems work and apparent in the way she writes, designs, and develops outreach materials.
Kelly Riegler

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kelly is a marketing and project management professional with a decade of experience leading teams to successful, client-focused outcomes. Passionate about local food systems, she brings her expertise in branding, strategy, and community engagement to every project.
Casey Cafego

MARKETING & DESIGN SPECIALIST
Casey dedicates her time to crafting visually stunning websites, print materials, and logos. With a seamless blend of marketing expertise and design proficiency, you can trust her with your next project.
Carrie Hause

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
Carrie is committed to helping clients create an online presence that represents their brand and lets their personality shine. With well-designed websites and easy-to-follow but impactful marketing strategies, her support will make you feel empowered and confident in growing your business.
Claire Butler

CONTENT STRATEGY SPECIALIST
Claire focuses on storytelling, connecting your brand to your customers. With years of experience working with farmers and food makers, Claire crafts blog articles, e-newsletters, press releases and more that make your company stand out as a consumer's choice.