The eat-local movement: locavores choose regional foods
Do you know where your food comes from? The average food item travels 1,550 to 2,480 miles across the United States to reach your dinner table, according to foodroutes.org. For many it is more appealing to buy fresh, locally grown food rather than food that goes the distance. Local food doesn’t have to travel as far, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and making it a more sustainable option for the environment. To find local food in your area visit farmer’s markets, natural products stores, food co-ops, or become a member of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. A CSA is a partnership where community members buy a share of seasonal produce from local farms.
What’s a Locavore? In 2007 locavore was the word of the year in the Oxford American Dictionary. A locavore is simply a person who favors locally produced food over food that has been produced in other regions. The word was coined by a group of women in San Francisco who proposed eating only food grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of the city.
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