09-02-2016, 05:31 PM
(09-02-2016, 05:01 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: There are a few reasons why things being locally sourced have been all the rage lately:
1. The freshness factor. As you mentioned, when it comes especially to produce this can play a major role in it.
2. Smaller carbon footprint. The less distance traveled from producer to consumer reduces the carbon footprint.
3. Growing the local economy. This one is really my favorite. When you spend money at a store that sources locally, or go to a farmer's market, or eat at a restaurant that sources locally, a higher percentage of those funds will stay within your local economy and circulate around.
This.
Some people take it so far that they limit their choices to only things that can be locally sourced. I don't go for that. But an overwhelming majority of products can be locally sourced here where I live. Just about everything except citrus fruit and seafood.
I have found that when I buy fruit that is not in season from the grocery store it often does not taste that great anyway.
