CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture
WEBCommunity Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. CISA has been working for over 30 years to build a stronger, more resilient, and more just local food system.
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.
Why Buy Local - LocalHarvest
WEBWe can start now by buying locally grown food whenever possible. By doing so you'll be helping preserve the environment, and you'll be strengthening your community by investing your food dollar close to home.
Community Supported Agriculture - LocalHarvest
WEBFor over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public.
Buy Local
WEBLocal Foods Within Your Reach… find farm-fresh food that is “within reach”— sold at a price within your food budget and from near where you live. This directory and tips will show you that buying food directly from a farmer is easy and affordable.
The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits & Resources
WEBWhen restaurants, hospitals, and other entities source and advertise local foods, this is a proven successful strategy to attract employees and patients. Buying local increases our nation’s food security in the event of international conflict.
Local Food Anywhere
WEBBuy Local. Search for local farms, grocers, and producers that have fresh food available now and can possibly provide delivery or pick up in a safe, and easy, COVID-19 sensitive manner. Click on our interactive map below, which is updated in near real-time!
Family Farms - LocalHarvest
WEBBy buying organic produce from your local farmer, you are working to maintain a healthy environment, a vibrant community, and a strong and sustainable local economy for you and your kids to thrive in.
How To Buy Locally Sourced Food: A Step-By-Step Guide
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Learn how to buy locally sourced food with our step-by-step guide. Discover the joys of fresh, sustainable eating and community support.
Health Benefits of Eating Locally - Extension
WEBMay 17, 2022 · The sustainability attributes of eating locally tie in well with the health benefits, which is why the USDA, World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and various international alliances have begun incorporating local foods into dietary recommendations.
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