Eat Local Food - LinkedIn
WEBEat Local Food® is a family owned local food marketing and art design company. At Eat Local Food®, we provide eye-catching, high quality marketing materials promoting locally produced,...
The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits & Resources
WEBEating locally helps preserve local and small- scale farmland. Reducing the distance food travels (food miles) cuts down on associated fossil fuel consumption, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting local food helps preserve cultivar genetic diversity.
Planet Local: A 7-Part Film Series about the Regenerative Food …
WEBAug 12, 2019 · Eating local food is a powerful solution-multiplier — it reduces our carbon footprint, pollution, and waste, while creating dignified livelihood opportunities, strengthening communities and local economies, and strengthening our bodies with …
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
WEB2 days ago · In this article, we summarize the research about the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits of local food systems to provide practitioners, community members, and interested consumers with the knowledge …
How To Eat Local | Local Food Movement
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Why eating local isn’t always best for the environment
WEBMay 8, 2020 · People eat locally for different reasons, says Brent Sohngen, an environmental economist at Ohio State University who was not involved in the analyses. While eating local does not guarantee a low carbon footprint, locavores can help strengthen communities and support local industries, he says.
Why Eating Local Makes a Difference in Your Carbon Footprint - Treehugger
WEBApr 20, 2021 · Different food groups exhibit a large range in GHG-intensity; on average, red meat is around 150% more GHG-intensive than chicken or fish. Thus, we suggest that dietary shift can be a more ...
Health Benefits of Eating Locally - Extension
WEBMay 17, 2022 · The sustainability attributes of eating locally tie in well with the health benefits, which is why the USDA, World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and various international alliances have begun incorporating local foods into dietary recommendations.
Can a diet of local food reduce your carbon footprint? | Vox
WEBJun 6, 2022 · Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe eating local food is better for the environment than eating food produced from afar, according to a recent survey from Purdue University.
7 Fantastic Benefits of Eating Local - Healthline
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Eating local means enjoying more locally grown produce and other foods from farmers and producers in your community. Several benefits come from eating local food, including environmental,...