Top 10 Reasons to Eat Locally & Organically
(adapted from Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, www.cuesa.org)
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Taste real flavors
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Enjoy the season
spring » fava beans summer » tomatoes fall » bok choy winter » oranges |
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Support family farms
(Farmers pictured here serve the Bay Area at local farmers markets: l to r: Ella Bella Farms, Honeycrisp, Twin Girl Farms, Happy Quail, Eatwell) |
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Protect the environment
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Nourish yourself |
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Discover the spice of life: variety!
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Promote humane treatment of animals |
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Know where your food comes from
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Learn cooking tips, recipes, & meal ideas |
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Connect with your community |
Every
time you spend money, youre casting a vote
for the kind of world you want. -Anna
Lappé