Ten Reasons to Buy Local Food
September 6, 2007 – 3:21 pm
Nicole over at pinchmysalt.com has a great post about the benefits of buying local food, specifically at the Union Square Greenmarket in Manhattan, NY. You don’t have to go all the way to Manhattan for great local foods though, find a farmers market in your area.
Here’s our favorite reasons:
Local food tastes better — Food imported from far away is older, has traveled on trucks or planes, and sat in warehouses before it finally gets to you.
Local produce is better for you – The shorter the time between the farm and the table, the few nutrients will be lost.
Local food is safe — Local farmers aren’t anonymous and they take their responsibility to the consumer seriously.
Local food builds community — When you buy direct from a farmer, you’re engaging in a time-honored connection. Knowing farmers gives you insight into the seasons, the land, and your food. It gives you access to a place where your children and grandchildren can learn about nature and agriculture.
Local food is an investment in the future — By supporting local farmers today, you help ensure that there will be farms in your community tomorrow.
Buy locally already? What are you reasons? Where do you like to shop locally?
[Ten Reasons to Buy Local Food via Pinch My Salt]
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One Response to “Ten Reasons to Buy Local Food”
i found several farmers within 20 miles from home. you are correct: find a farmers market in your area provides fresh, tasty and the knowledge of who is growing the food you are so much enjoying
By dan on Sep 13, 2007