She is not yet a vegan, thank God, but she came home all excited about being a “locavore,” a person who eats only food that is grown within 50 miles of wherever she lives. Locally grown food is better for the environment because, for instance, it isn’t moved long distances in refrigerated trailers. The practice also supports small farmers who aren’t big enough or who can’t afford to participate in the global food market. The practice causes shoppers to think more about the food they buy, perhaps therefore leading to healthier choices"
Farmers' market brings food and enlightenment to downtown Danbury - Danbury, CT Patch
Farmers' market brings food and enlightenment to downtown Danbury - Danbury, CT Patch: "My oldest daughter has been in college for three years so of course when she comes home she brings all kinds of interesting ideas including, at the end of the past semester, about food.
She is not yet a vegan, thank God, but she came home all excited about being a “locavore,” a person who eats only food that is grown within 50 miles of wherever she lives. Locally grown food is better for the environment because, for instance, it isn’t moved long distances in refrigerated trailers. The practice also supports small farmers who aren’t big enough or who can’t afford to participate in the global food market. The practice causes shoppers to think more about the food they buy, perhaps therefore leading to healthier choices"
She is not yet a vegan, thank God, but she came home all excited about being a “locavore,” a person who eats only food that is grown within 50 miles of wherever she lives. Locally grown food is better for the environment because, for instance, it isn’t moved long distances in refrigerated trailers. The practice also supports small farmers who aren’t big enough or who can’t afford to participate in the global food market. The practice causes shoppers to think more about the food they buy, perhaps therefore leading to healthier choices"
