Enjoying Local Produce
Trends in people enjoying fresh and healthy local produce are increasing. EGAP is committed to ensuring that local produce availability continues to expand in Escondido and is working to make it easier for people to purchase products from local farms.
Support Agricultural Preservation and "Buy Local" produce
There are many easy resources for buying local produce throughout the community. Farm stands, farm delivery and pick up programs, farmer's markets and more.
WHY BUY LOCAL?
There are many benefits to buying local. Here are just a few examples of the why shopping for local farm products is beneficial to you and your community.
Local Produce is Fresher ~ Local produce is picked and eaten at the height of ripeness and was probably picked within the past day or two. Local farmers can also offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.
Local Food Supports Local Farmers ~ Family farms are part of the American tradition of self-sufficiency and serve as the basis of local communities. With each local food purchase more of your money spent on food goes directly to the farmer. Local farmers spend their money with local merchants and the money stays in your community.
Buying Local Protects the Environment ~ When you buy food locally you reduce energy consumption. Local food doesn't have to travel far. Food, on average, travels 1500-2500 miles from farm to table. Buying local helps to lower energy consumption by reducing transportation and storage, both of which are very energy-intensive and pollute our air and water.
Buying Local Preserves Diversity ~ Certified Farmers' Markets are instrumental in preserving the diversity of California agriculture by providing marketing outlets for the small acreage growers of heirloom, culinary, ethnic, and specialty crops not widely grown on a large scale or found at traditional food sources.
Businesses in Escondido Supporting Local Purchasing of Produce
Many local Escondido Businesses are buying their produce from local farms. This supports the economic growth of the community as well as provides fresh ingredients for local restaurants.
Here are some of the companies which buy and support local produce in Escondido:
FEATURED ARTICLES
Articles related to "buying local" in the Escondido area
FARMER'S MARKETS, FARM STANDS AND CSA's
Visiting one of the Certified Farmers' Markets (CFM) in San Diego County allows you to experience agriculture. Farmers' Markets provide venues for farmers to sell directly to consumers and supports small farming operations. Farm Stands and Community Supported Agriculture are more great ways to "buy local" and eat fresh locally grown produce.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, FARM STANDS & CSA'S VISIT THE SAN DIEGO FARM BUREAU
