Eating Local Produce Has Multiple Benefits

Fresh #summer #produce doesn’t have to travel long distances, making it a sustainable food source. Buying locally grown foods support nearby farms and the economy, generating more spending and more jobs. Lower shipping costs cuts carbon emissions — a general boon for the environment. And that summer produce is picked at peak freshness, not ripened with chemicals or boxed frozen, meaning more flavor and more nutrients. “Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season,” says the Seasonal Food Guide. Try a farmers market or CSA while the produce is fresh. #SummerProduce