In my family’s quest to live more socially responsible and “green” we have decided to try buying our produce from a local farm, at least until we can get our (non-existent) garden up to speed.
Why Eat Local?
- You know what you’re getting.
- The food is fresher.
- You help the environment.
- You support local farmers.
When you shop at the supermarket, it’s hard to tell where the produce came from, what chemicals or pesticides have been used or even what labor practices the growers employ. Many fruits and vegetables at the supermarket are picked before they’re fully ripe so they survive the journey from the farm to your table. Local farmers, on the other hand, can wait to pick produce at its peak, so you get the maximum taste, nutritional value, and freshness.
Buying at the farmers’ market reduces grocery-store-packaging waste and the energy used for lengthy refrigerated storage.
Only about 25 cents of every dollar that you pay for fresh produce at a supermarket goes to the grower. Buy direct and you help farmers get a fair price, which in turn, helps them stay in business, all while keeping your food dollars in your local economy.
Link:
LocalHarvest.org
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