It looks like buying local is a growing trend in the US. An article today on CNN reports that consumers are increasingly looking for that neighborhood connection in their food. Local farmers' markets are being seen as viable and sensible options for obtaining the freshest produce and dairy. Establishing relationships with the people growing and farming their food gives consumers more comfort than the more distant relationship in a supermarket.
Some terms used to describe the reasoning behind the choice to buy local:
- Accountability
- Safety
- Freshness
- Healthier
- Supportive of sustainable farming vs. industrial farming
- Sensible
Visionary Values supports fully the concept of buying local and supporting your area farms. Doing so helps build community and strengthens the bonds people have with one another and with the earth. Folks who share these ideals tend to be better stewards of our precious resources. So, if you have a local farmers' market, stop by and take a look, ask questions and take something home.
Take a look at the article here:
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