b'Why Buy Local? Support Local Family Farms With each local food purchase, you ensure that more of your money spent on food goes to the farmer.Health & Nutritional Benefits Knowing where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised enables you to choose safe food from farmers.Protect The Environment Local food does not have to travel far.This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials.Strengthen Your Local Economy Buying local food keeps your dollars circulating in your community.Get Exceptional Taste & Freshness Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries.Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.'