- Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries.
- Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.
- Buying local food keeps your dollars circulating in your community.
- Getting to know the farmers who grow your food builds relationships based on understanding and trust, the foundation of strong communities.
- Local food doesn’t have to travel far. The average carrot travels 1500 before it hits your plate.
- Buying local and organic food reduces your carbon foot print. By purchasing organic produce and meat you are ensuring that your food choices are not damaging the earth. Also, it is now proven that organically raised veggies are healthier for you.
- When you buy local food, you vote with your food dollar. This ensures that family farms in your community will continue to thrive and that healthy, flavorful, plentiful food will be available for future generations
