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Produce that has to travel across the country or even the world is not as fresh as locally grown produce.

Reasons for buying locally grown

 

Locally grown means 'fresh'

Local produce has lower food miles and in turn, is fresher for consumers.
Locally grown is better for the environment

Saving food miles helps reduce pollution caused by current transportation.
Locally grown is better for the regional economy

Support growers in your region and find more produce grown near you.
Locally grown is safer

Food that travels fewer miles from farm to fork is less susceptible to contamination.
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