Local food - Wikipedia
WEBLocal food is food that is produced within a short distance of where it is consumed, often accompanied by a social structure and supply chain different from the large-scale supermarket system. [1]
7 Fantastic Benefits of Eating Local - Healthline
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Local food is very fresh. Food that’s grown or produced in your community isn’t imported from distant states or countries like a lot of supermarket items. This means that local food,...
The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits & Resources
WEBReducing the distance food travels (food miles) cuts down on associated fossil fuel consumption, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting local food helps preserve cultivar genetic diversity. Farmers who engage in direct marketing are more likely to use environmentally friendly production practices (Martinez et al., 2010).
What is "Local" Food? - USDA
WEBJul 16, 2010 · Local products may show up in supermarkets, restaurants, and schools, and a growing number of major food retailers are introducing local food sourcing initiatives. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) studies the economic impact of local and regional food systems.
Why Buy Local Food? It's Healthier & Better for the Environment
WEBDec 21, 2017 · Why Buy Local Food? It Can Be Better for the Environment. Food is one of the leading drivers of climate change. Eating more local food reduces CO2 emissions by reducing food miles — the distance food travels from farm to consumer.
Local Food Movement: Everything You Need to Know - EcoWatch
WEBSep 5, 2022 · The local food movement is the push to eat food that is grown and harvested nearby to where it is purchased. It is often contrasted with the contemporary mainstream food system, in which avocados from Mexico are purchased in January from a big-box grocery store in New England.
Local Foods and Communities | National Agricultural Library
WEBLocal foods are marketed through direct sales to consumers (e.g., CSAs, farmers’ markets, on-farm stores, or pick-your-own), food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants, schools, and other outlets. Benefits to the community include: support for local farmers, job creation, economic diversification, attracting reinvestment and growth, keeping food ...
All About Local Food - Precision Nutrition
WEBWhat is local food? There is no technical definition for local food. The general idea of eating locally is based on the following ideas: Eating food that was grown and/or produced within 100 miles of where you live. Purchasing food directly from local growers with whom you interact. Buying food from local farm stands/markets.
Food Access — Local Food Hub
WEBLocal Food Hub works to ensure equitable access to local food for all through Fresh Farmacy: Fruit and Veggie Prescription Program, farm stands, and Virginia FreshMatch.
WEBWhat do we mean by local food? Relationship of local food to U.S. food system. Importance of local food demand. Growth of local food marketing outlets. Demand drivers and trends. What does the future of local food look like? Is there room for further growth? How do AMS programs facilitate market access for local food?