FarmTable Gathering

FOUR REASONS TO EAT LOCAL FOOD!!!!

1) Locally Grown or Produced Food Tastes Better and is Better For You!!
Several studies have shown that the average distance food travels from farm to plate is 1,500 miles. During this transport food can lose much of its nutrients, freshness and vitality. Locally grown food is more crisp, sweet, flavorful and fresh.

2) Local Food Offers Greater Variety!!
Local farms grow large varieties of produce, including unique heirloom varieties.

3) Locally Grown Food Supports Farmers and Communities!!
Local farmers who sell direct to consumers cut out the middleman and get full retail price for their food. This
means farm families can afford to stay on the farm, doing the work they love. Local food also helps cultivate
relationships between farmers and consumers, and gives consumers the opportunity to learn about how their food is grown.

4) Local Food Preserves Open Space and Supports a Clean Environment!!
As the value of direct-marketed fruits and vegetables increases, the pressures to sell farmland for development become less likely. Not only does farmland preservation support smart growth, but a well-managed family farm conserves fertile soil and clean water and protects wildlife.

LOVE & VEGGIES ~