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As we draw nearer to summer and farmer’s markets begin to open everywhere, we should all try to buy more food that is grown locally. There are so many great reasons to go local:
- The food tastes better
- It helps preserve genetic diversity
- The food is better for you – when food is fresher, it is more nutrient
- Local supports and builds community
- It is clearly better for the environment – less transportation + less packaging = less impact
Not only is it healthier and better for the environment, but after speaking with a childhood dietitian, I learned that many children will eat a wider variety of foods if they see where it comes from. Whether it be the back yard or from a local farmer. You can actually get out a map and point to the location of the farm. How fun is that?
Wondering how to find local co-ops, farmer’s markets and more? Check out this amazing free resource to help you go local: http://www.localharvest.org/
Filed under: Awareness, Health, Parenting Tagged: | food, green, Kids, Moms
It also help the economy. I knew a lot of countries who are exporting their goods especially fruit and vegetables but when a country men purchased their own good it’s really quite expensive.
Yes, it’s just too bad our growing season is so short here in CT. This summer, I will be sure to do so!
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I love our farmer’s market!
Can’t wait for the farmers market to open up already!
I am so happy to have the winter behind me. I have missed my fresh veggies!
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