FOOD workgroup

1. Keeps money in the local economy.
2. Locally grown produce is fresher.
3. Locally grown fruits and vegetables can be grown for flavor, rather than ability to be shipped.
4. Less distance from farm to plate means less pollution.
5. Buying local food keeps us in touch with the seasons.
6. Local food translates into more variety.
7. Supports responsible land use, including the preservation of farm land.