Why eat locally grown food?

Why is it so important to focus on locally grown produce? There are several important points to consider purchasing and consuming local products when we can!

Locally grown crops are harvested at their peak of ripeness, not early to allow for ripening during transport. Ripe=flavorful

Local food supports the local economy!

Local foods are less likely to have been sprayed with waxes and chemicals to prolong their shelf life.

Produce tends to lose nutrients over time. The faster the time farm to table, the better the nutrient value!