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Buying from the local
farmer allows
him to profit which in
turn reduces the
likelihood that he will
have to sell his land
for development.
Agricultural landscape
will only survive as
long as the farmer is
profitable. Family farms
that are well-managed
value the resources of
fertile soil and clean
water. Cover crops are
grown to prevent
erosion, replace
nutrients and capture
emissions. Many species
of wildlife are in a
perfect environment in
the patchwork of our
farmers’ fields,
hedgerows, and ponds. |
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3. Buying
from the local farmer
ensures healthier and
better tasting food.
Studies prove that fresh
produce loses nutrients
quickly. Produce
purchased locally was
probably picked within
the past day or two and
provides crispy, sweet
and flavorful food.
Eating healthy, locally
grown food not only
strengthens your family
but your community as
well. |
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Buying from the
local farmer
helps to protect genetic
diversity. There is
little genetic diversity
in the produce grown to
meet commercial
standards. Only
varieties that can
survive shipping,
transporting and have a
long shelf life are
chosen. Therefore, only
a few hybrid varieties
of fruits and vegetables
meet those demands. On
the other hand, local
farmers that sell to
local grocery stores and
restaurants can produce
a wide variety of
produce, some of which
are heirlooms passed
down from generation to
generation because they
taste good. |
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