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WHY EAT LOCAL?
Good for you:
- Locally grown products taste fabulous
and are packed with nutrition! Since these foods do not
travel very far, farmers can choose varieties based on flavor
rather than on their ability to withstand a long journey
to the market.
- Local farmers can offer you more
choices, such as heirloom vegetables, heritage breeds of
livestock, and other specialty products that are not likely
to be mass marketed.
- Knowing who's growing your food
is a powerful thing. It allows you to ask questions, and
to make your own choices about how the food you purchase
is grown or raised.
Good for your community:
- Purchasing products from local farmers
and artisan food producers keeps more money in the community.
Good for your environment:
- The average American dinner travels
1,500 miles before reaching the dinner plate. Eating local
food greatly reduces the consumption of fossil fuels and
wasteful packing materials.
Created by MN
Food Works, a group of Minnesota organizations working
together in support of local foods
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