Why Local?

Why buy locally produced food?

Buying food produced near where you live has many advantages:

It usually tastes better
It's more nutritious due to reduced decomposition from time in transit, and thus healthier
With less travel, local food has a smaller carbon footprint
It promotes resiliency and security for you and your community in times of crisis
It strengthens your community and local economy, socially and economically
It increases self-sufficiency, and is a foundational aspect in moving towards a world in which we work less, and work less stupidly
It produces less trash

It helps to increase the variety of available fare in your area
It reduces the overall cost of food for everyone
It increases levels of self-sufficiency for you and those closest to you
Gardens and trees create migratory rest stops for birds
Gardens create beneficial micro-climates and micro-habitats for insects and other animals, and increases overall biodiversity
It's excellent for your mental and physical health