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Why Buy Local?
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Food grown in your own community - direct from
the land - was probably picked within the past day or two ...
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... preserving better taste and nutrients!
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Buying local produce helps to preserve genetic diversity. Many
local market varieties are heirlooms, passed down from
generation to generation, because they taste good - not because
they ship well.
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Local farmers do not use genetically modified
seed, which has unknown health risks and threatens biodiversity.
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You help to maintain and restore the connection
between consumers and the growers.
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You help to preserve a way of life, so that
your children and grandchildren can learn about nature and
agriculture.
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Buying locally grown foods preserves open space
- it's a proactive way to preserve our historic agricultural landscapes.
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By supporting local farmers today, you ensure
that there will be farms in your community tomorrow, and that
future generations will have access to flavorful, nutritious,
fresh foods.
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