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October 17, 2008 by cshells58
Filed under business, environment science, Food
Reasons to buy local food:
1.) Tastes better
2.) better for you
3.) preserves genetic diversity… we know how important THAT is.
4.) GMO free
5.) supports local farm families
6.) build a stronger community
7.) preserves open space
8.) keeps your taxes in check
9.) supports a clean environment and benefits wildlife
10.) it’s about the future
Go HERE for the whole article.
Go HERE to find your local farmer’s market.
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Discover Unearthed on Fri, 17th Oct 2008 9:42 am
I’d just add that you often get to talk to the person who produced it, which can be an inspiring thing! They normally have soome good ideas of how to use/cook it as well…
Rachael on Fri, 17th Oct 2008 10:05 am
Thanks for the information…I bookmarked your site, and I appreciate your time and effort to make your blog a success!
Kiki on Fri, 17th Oct 2008 11:26 am
I also like to talk to the people who grew my food. Oftentimes they can tell me what’s most fresh or ripe at the moment. Lately, it’s been determining which type of apples I buy for the week. I wish more people bought local food from the farmers markets. I’d rather put my money back into my community.
cshells58 on Fri, 17th Oct 2008 11:42 am
thank you for the comments. I also have found that aside from the great recipes, my growers also give great advice for sustaining my home garden. They know I am nowhere near being a threat.. haha!… so they give out great ideas for making sure I have a great “harvest”.