| Buying fresh foods has so many benefits for our | | | | Supported Agriculture. You support not only the |
| health no matter where you live. Pittsburg is no | | | | produce farmers, but also cheesemakers, |
| different. | | | | beekeepers, and meat farmers. |
| Health Benefits of Fresh Food | | | | Economic Benefits of Fresh Food |
| It is said that people who eat Pittsburgh | | | | Buying from local farmers also boosts the economy |
| Pennsylvania's fresh produce don't get sick as much, | | | | in the area. As we all know, the more we buy locally, |
| and this reduces the frequency of doctor visits, and | | | | farmers will need to hire help. When people have |
| children don't miss as much school. When someone | | | | jobs, they in turn can also buy the fresh food, as |
| changes his or her diet from processed food to fresh | | | | well as buy things such as clothing, and pay for their |
| food, the change is very noticeable. The changes | | | | yearly checkups. |
| show in a person's skin, eyes, teeth and even their | | | | There are many benefits of shopping with local |
| hair. | | | | growers. We as an economy are fully affected by |
| Supporting Local Farmers through Fresh Food | | | | the farmers food. Pitch in and support our farmers, |
| Not only is buying fresh food beneficial to our health, | | | | Pittsburgh! Everyone will benefit from it! |
| it is also beneficial to our local farmers right here in | | | | The Taste That Screams Fresh |
| the Pittsburg area. You know where your food is | | | | Finally, the best part about fresh foods is the taste. |
| coming from. Our local farms use natural, organic | | | | Anyone can tell you that Pittsburgh Pennsylvania |
| ways of growing their produce and raising their | | | | fresh seafood tastes better than food that has been |
| livestock. The food goes straight from the field to | | | | frozen or pre-packaged. If you think you don't like a |
| the stores. | | | | particular food, maybe you should consider trying it |
| When you support the Pittsburg farmers, you | | | | fresh. The freshness can make the difference. |
| become part of a group known as Community | | | | |