Why buy local? (see here for expanded version)
♦ 1 – Local food tastes better.
♦ 2 – Local food is more nutritious.
♦ 3 - Local food preserves genetic diversity.
♦ 4 - Local food promotes energy conservation.
♦ 5 - Local food supports local farmers.
♦ 6 – Local food builds community.
♦ 7 – Local food preserves open space.
♦ 8 – Local food keeps taxes in check.
♦ 9 – Local food supports the environment and benefits wildlife.
♦ 10 – Local food is about the future.
Lists of local food producers:
US http://www.localharvest.org/
US http://www.homegrowncow.com/
UK http://www.bigbarn.co.uk/
If you know of similar websites for other countries please let me know
