Are you a locavore? If you eat seasonal produce and meat sourced locally, you are. If not, below are six good reasons to “eat local,” and tips on how to do it:
Seasonal, local food is fresher and tastes better. Local farms don’t need to cultivate produce or breed livestock suitable for long-distance travel; instead, they can focus on producing the tastiest food possible.
Local produce is more nutritious than food that is out of season. As soon as a fruit or vegetable is harvested, its nutrients start breaking down. The longer it takes to get to your table, the fewer nutrients it has.
You get to know your farmer and where your food comes from. When you buy local, you get the opportunity to meet the person producing your food, and confirm that you are comfortable with how they do it.
Local food is often less expensive. Because transportation costs are minimal when you buy local and in-season, farmers are often able to sell their goods at reduced prices.
You support local farmers. When you buy directly from local farmers, you ensure that they get a fair price for their products and you stimulate your local economy. Read full newsletter
