Why Buy Local? There are a number of reasons for making fresh
local fruits and vegetables a staple in your diet including
increasing your overall health, preventing disease, reducing
fossil fuel use, and supporting your local economy. Whatever
your reasons are, we appreciate your continued support of our
local farm. If you're not convinced that the local produce
option is any better than shopping at the grocery store ask
yourself some of these questions and research the information in
the links on this page. - How often do you eat fruits and
vegetables? - U.S. department of health recommends 4 servings of
fruit and 5 servings of vegetables every day. - In a recent
press release from the USDA they recommend that fruits and
vegetables make up half of every meal. - Where do they come
from? - Produce is shipped to grocery stores from all over the
world burning fossil fuels and losing nutritional value and
flavor quality along the way. - How were your vegetables grown
and havested? - Most local farmers are happy t