Why buy locally grown organic food?

Food plays such a large part in our life and is one of the basic necessities. To buy locally grown organic fruit and vegetables means to buy food that is living in the same
bio region as we are. This is the food that is right for our bodies - we are in the same climatic and microclimatic area and, and apart of the same small ecosystem.

Local food should be fresher and the environmental costs involved in transportation are reduced. When we buy food locally we feel a greater connection to our food - this enhances the whole experience of food preparation and eating, It also helps children to connect to food and have an understanding of where it comes from.

Another reason to support local organic farmers is the economic benefit to the farmers and the flow-on effects to the wider community. Food and agriculture related businesses will thrive, resulting in stronger community economies through job creation, and re circulating financial capital in the community. Businesses include food processing, or value-adding processing - to increase the opportunities for locally produced food to be consumed locally.

If we support organic farming in our bio region there will be fewer farm chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilisers in our environment.

When we support local organic growers, we help spread the ethos of sustainable living and other 'Green' businesses flourish.

Buying local encourage accountability between producer and consumer.