In a study of seed stock available in 1903 versus that available in 1983, the Rural Advancement Foundation International found that we have lost nearly 93% of lettuce varieties, over 96% of sweet corn, about 96% of field corn, more than 95% of tomato, and almost 98% of asparagus.

–Andrew Kimbrell, 2002

Buying your food locally is good for your local economy, good for family farmers, good for your family's health, and good for the environment. Not to mention how good fresh, local food tastes! Take a look at the following sections to find out more about buying local.

• WHY BUY LOCAL?
  Get more great reasons to buy local food

• HOW TO BUY LOCAL
  Find out where and how you can get farm-fresh products from farmers in your area

• FIND GOOD FOOD
  Use the LocalHarvest map to find a local farmer, CSA, farmers' market, or other local food source in your area

• MARKETPLACE
  Visit our partner sites to make sustainable food and farming purchases online

• BUY LOCAL CHALLENGE
  Take the FoodRoutes Buy Local Challenge and pledge your support for local food