Eat Local Produce

Spring is here & the growing season is upon us.

Now is the time to support your local economy, save money & make an impact on the environment.

This article from On Earth Magazine on Feb 26 reminds us of the importance & helps us find the freshest local produce in our areas.

“Pop over to your nearest chain grocer and you’ll find the world at your fingertips, from Australian oranges to authentic Thai rice. And though offering your houseguests Chilean grapes may sound splendid, by now many of us know that it comes with a hefty price tag: those juicy orbs contributed to the 7,000 tons of global warming pollution emitted each year in the transport of Chilean grapes. NRDC’s new Web feature, Eating Local , tells you which fruits and veggies are in season in your state and then connects you to the location of your nearest farmers’ market. Visit http://www.nrdc.org/health/foodmiles .”

~ by digitalpoetry on May 3, 2008.