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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
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Local food carries a wealth of benefits. It's
fresh and tastes great. It keeps money in your region, instead of sending
it to distant corporations. It fosters strong communities. Local food
also has the potential to empower consumers and farmers, and help improve
the landscape and natural environment.
Here you'll find the latest news and information
on local foods, foodsheds, and direct farm marketing.
You can also find links to useful Web sites, events, and other organizations
supporting local foods. If you need more information on why buying local
is important, please visit our Why Buy Local section.
What can you do?
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Buy local whenever possible.
Local food tastes good and is good for you, good for your community, good
for the farmer, and good for the environment. Check out our Find
Good Food map to locate local food near you.
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Get involved. Check out our listings
of food and farming organizations and find one near you.
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College students: start a Farm
to College project at your college or university – get your educational
institution to start buying local food.
- Parents and teachers: start a Farm
to School project at your K-12 school.
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NEWS
Nourished Nearby
The Sacramento Bee -
Jun 16, 2007
One after another, the phone calls came in last week at the Coffee Pot Ranch in Placer County, where Shirley Field and her husband, Bob Sorensen, raise animals and sell frozen pork, beef and lamb to local customers. One caller had heard about a recall of hamburger contaminated with E. coli and wanted to know how soon she could buy beef from the ranch. (more...)
HarvestEating.com Partners with FoodRoutes.org
FoodRoutes -
Apr 16, 2007
HarvestEating.com?s and Executive Chef Keith Snow team with FoodRoutes Network to focus on local, fresh, seasonal and healthy foods through its extensive online video library and culinary cooking site. (more...)
Other Articles on Local Foods
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Library Documents
Diana Deumling, Mathis Wackernagel, & Chad Monfreda -
Jan 1, 2005
Using the Ecological Footprint concept, this policy brief address three fundamental questions: 1) What does it currently take to feed us? 2) How can we avoid the clash between expanding human demand and limited ecological capacity? 3) What will it take to feed us well for years to come?
Rich Pirog -
May 7, 2004
Consumer respondents have a basic understanding that local sourcesā??whether local means grown several miles away in the same county or within oneā??s state of residenceā??are responsible for a minority of the fresh meat and produce available for sale. Their interest in locally grown foods is intertwined with their wish to have more of these products readily available.
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