| We are in the age of food preservatives and | | | | which one we would choose? |
| additives. And we don't like it. | | | | Local farmers who follow organic and sustainable |
| Take for example that lowly banana you had this | | | | growing practices should be supported. By buying |
| morning. What pesticide was used while growing it, | | | | foods grown and raised closer to where we live, we |
| how long did it take to get to your local supermarket | | | | also help maintain farmland and green space in our |
| and what else was put in it in order to maintain its | | | | community! |
| freshness throughout the ride? | | | | We want to support small farms. They are more |
| Concerned women like us are looking at foods grown | | | | likely to grow more variety too, so they help protect |
| locally more favorably these days. And why not? It | | | | and preserve biodiversity, which is extremely |
| would make a lot of sense for us to prefer locally | | | | important in our long-term food security. |
| grown food if we want more control over what we | | | | We love the stories that come with locally |
| put into our bodies, as well as the bodies of our | | | | grown food. Whether it's a story from the farmer, |
| loved ones. Moreover, if we truly care about the | | | | baker or butcher, knowing a little history about your |
| planet, going local is definitely the way to go. | | | | food is such a wonderful part of enjoying a meal. We |
| The movement towards homemade or locally | | | | feel a connection to the people who raise and grow |
| sourced foods | | | | our food, and it's great to develop connections to |
| It's good to know that more women today (such as | | | | more food sources! |
| our friends) try to buy locally sourced food | | | | We have peace of mind knowing and |
| whenever they can, although there is still a need for | | | | understanding our food source. It's safe, |
| more information dissemination on the benefits of | | | | chemical-free and pesticide-free, not to mention it |
| eating locally grown food. | | | | helps a lot with our food budget. It also makes us |
| Homegrown means less packaging and transportation, | | | | feel good to learn about producers who pay their |
| and purchasing them also supports the local economy. | | | | workers a fair wage and practice social justice in their |
| We're sure you have read of the many benefits of | | | | eco-friendly business! |
| locally produced foods, but we thought of writing | | | | It doesn't have to be hard to find locally grown food. |
| about going local for the following reasons: | | | | In addition to farmers markets, large chain grocery |
| Local food is way fresher and tastes better than | | | | stores such as Ralphs and Vons are carrying produce |
| food that been flown in from thousands of miles | | | | from local growers. You can also contact and join |
| away. Less time on the road also means reduced use | | | | your local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) |
| of chemical ripening agents, and lesser environmental | | | | and arrange to have preselected produce delivered |
| impact! Let's say you have an orange picked just | | | | directly to your home. |
| yesterday and an orange picked a couple of days | | | | Do your frequent your local farmers market? What |
| ago, washed in a factory, and sealed in plastic. Guess | | | | are some of your favorite locally grown products? |