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Originally Posted by JinnKai
I'm curious about this one. Is the theory that less emissions will be spent transporting it to the market than foods grown farther away?
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That and generally, locally-grown produce tends to be fresher, more likely to be organic, and even cheaper, since you save on transportation costs. It also doesn't come from a foreign country, where the standards for pesticides and herbicides may not be the same as our own.
I can easily buy all of the fruits and vegetables I eat in a week for $10 at my local farmer's market. By purchasing there, I am putting my money where my mouth is and supporting sustainable, organic agriculture.