Eating Local Food Grade 12 Global Geography. What is Local Eating and Why is it important? Local Eating is buying foods that are produced, processed and.

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Eating Local Food Grade 12 Global Geography

What is Local Eating and Why is it important? Local Eating is buying foods that are produced, processed and distributed locally. It is important because:  Local eating reduces Food Miles and therefore reduces carbon emissions.  Eating local supports the local economy providing local farmers with customers  Eating local ensures that local farmland stays viable  Its also Healthier.

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What’s in Season? Apples Cabbage Carrots Onions Parsnips Potatoes Rutabagas Beets

Where can you get local foods? Farmers Markets (Halifax farmers Market) Local Food Stores (local Source) Grocery Chains (pay attention to labels and ask questions) Directly from the producers Grow it yourself!