You may be wondering what the big deal is about eating locally grown foods. Sure, it's trendy and more environmentally friendly, but it's also a tasty-fresh alternative to the days-old food in ...

It seems as if everyone is talking about eating food grown locally these days. The number of farmers markets in the U.S. increased 54 percent between 2008 and 2011, according to the U.S ...

A recent survey by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture found that more than two-thirds of respondents "somewhat" or "strongly" agreed that local food is better for their health than ...

LOCAVORE18_017_cl.JPG Photo for a story on trying to follow the Locavore challenge, of eating locally on a budget. Nicholas Petti and his wife, Jaimi Parsons, along with their 8 month-old son ...

Eating food that's grown close to our homes could, therefore, instantly make our meals more climate-friendly – especially if paired with a plant-based diet to also tackle emissions and ...

Why eating locally-grown food is a healthier choice. Lifestyle Reporter | Published 4 years ago. 3min. The only way to be sure of where your food is coming from is to ditch processed foods.

FRISCO - At the supermarket, meat- and produce-purchasing decisions can take a number of factors into account ranging from price to health content. But sourcing isn't always one of ...

I was pleasantly surprised to hear that University Dining Services and a local student organic farm are in talks to provide students more locally grown food. After having watched the movie âÄúFood Inc ...

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Locally grown foods powering better eating at some school districts ... Getting fresh food from local farmers onto the trays of 6,500 students every day is no small feat, ...

When it comes to eating local, finding a one-stop-shop can be the difference maker. For those in theSouthtowns, that one-stop-shop may be Thorpe’s Organic Family Farm. Eat Local WNY wants ...

Meel focuses on locally grown food, differentiating itself from the larger companies that ship ingredients from other states. “When you eat locally, you are supporting the local economy," Emch said.