10 Reasons to Buy Local
According to Cascade Foothills Farmland Association, Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Institute for Rural Innovation & Stewardship, and Tilth producers of Washington.
What You Can Do to support regional family farms

1:  Locallly grown food is fresher and tastes better.

2:  Small family farms help protect the environment.

3:  Buying local conserves precious resources.

4: Thriving family farms build rural economies.

5:  Buying local helps you learn how your food was grown.

6:  Family farms help children learn healthy values.

7:  Local food protects genetic diversity.

8:  Many family farms grow a feast for the senses.

9:  Local farms help keep your taxes in check.

10:  Diverse family farms means food security.

 

Links for more information:

Tilth Producers of Washington

Institute for Rural Innovation

Puget Sound Fresh

Washington State Food & Farming Network

Washington State Farmers Market Association

From the Heart of Washington

Sustainable Northwest

WSU Center for Sustainable Agriculuture & Natural Resources

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