Fresh the movie……….
FRESH the movie
(October 2010)
(October 2010)
Basically it raises your awareness about BUYING LOCAL
and avoiding processed food. It would seem to be a NO BRAINER
yet many people – including me – don’t buy food LOCALLY
as much as one should. Before seeing FRESH I was always conscientious of my food choices-
but after seeing FRESH I am even more vigilant & asking others to
choose LOCAL also.
Reasons to Buy Local Food
1. Locally grown food tastes better.
Food grown in your own community was probably picked within the past day or two.
It’s crisp, sweet and loaded with flavor.
2. Local produce is better for you.
Locally grown food is not only affordable,
but since it is being purchased soon after harvest, it retains all nutrients.
3. Local food is GMO-free.
If you are opposed to eating bioengineered food,
you can rest assured that locally grown produce was bred the old-fashioned way,
as nature intended.
4. Local food supports local farm families.
Purchasing food from local farmers supports the local economy
and helps farmers to retain their livelihood.
5. Local food builds community.
When you buy direct from the farmer, you are re-establishing
a time-honored connection between the eater and the grower.
6. Local food supports a clean environment and benefits wildlife.
A well-managed family farm is a place where
the resources of fertile soil and clean water are valued.
Additionally, the habitat of a farm
– the patchwork of fields, meadows, woods, ponds and buildings –
is the perfect environment for many beloved species of wildlife,
including bluebirds, killdeer, herons, bats, and rabbits.
7. Local food is about the future.
By supporting local farmers today,
you can help ensure that there will be farms in your community tomorrow,
and that future generations will have access to nourishing, flavorful, and abundant food.
link to the Stockton Farmer’s Market:
http://sites.google.com/site/stocktonmarket/ link to the Newtown Farmer’s Market:
http://www.newtownfarmersmarket.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
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