Why Is It Good To Be A Locavore?

There are many reasons to become a locavore! Lets explore a few of them.

What Is A Locavore?

 A locavore is a person that eats food grown only within their bioregion or about 100 miles from your home. A good locavore will track their food miles and know just how far a food item has traveled from farm to table. 

Why Locavore?

1. Local food travels less, has reduced transportation costs and arrives at your table fresher. There is something about holding a tomato or other vegetable that is warm from being in the sun and that has never been refrigerated.  I can't prove that local food tastes better, but I firmly believe it does. 
2. Local food usually comes from local farms and supporting local farms will help your local economy. In many places, agriculture forms the base level of the local economy. By buying local produce, your localvore habit will benefit your entire community. 
3. It is trendy. Locavorism is good for the environment, your local economy and just happens to be cool right now. Should you do it because it is cool? Of course not, but you should at least try buying local eggs or milk.