Why should we eat locally grown food?

Eating locally grown food provides fresher fruits, vegetables, and other produce because they reach consumers soon after harvest. Fresh foods often retain more nutrients, flavour, and natural quality than foods transported over long distances.

Buying local food also reduces food miles, lowers greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, supports local farmers and the local economy, and promotes sustainable agriculture. Choosing locally grown and seasonal foods is a simple way to benefit both personal health and the environment.