YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – There has never been a better time to try vegan as the inaugural Yolo County Vegan Chef Challenge is here for the entire month of April. Local chefs will compete for your votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on the rise and you’re invited to see why.

In honor of Earth Month, Vegan Outreach encourages everyone to try vegan for the environment. Animal agriculture is one of the largest contributors of human-made greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution and air pollution. With so many alternatives available, it’s easier than ever to make choices that help the environment. The Yolo Vegan Chef Challenge is here to provide more vegan options to community residents.

Visit the Yolo County Vegan Chef Challenge website at veganchefchallenge.org/Yolo to see the list of participating restaurants and menu items this month. Then sample the unique vegan dishes being offered by your favorite local restaurants.

Vote for your favorites either at the restaurants or by April 30 on the Yolo County Vegan Chef Challenge Website.

The Vegan Chef Challenge invites diners to experience the many benefits of a plant-based diet by signing up for the free 10 Weeks to Vegan program.  This guided challenge gives participants everything they need to get started with eating vegan. Each week, participants learn to replace one animal product with a vegan version, while receiving nutritional tips, product recommendations and recipes. To learn more, visit www.10weeks.org.