Comments on: Real Reasons Why We Should Buy From Local Farmers

By: Hamish

Hamish — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:12:26 +0000

The more fresher the fruit and vegetable are, the more enzyme and nutrients we can get from them.
That is why when we do juicing, it its best to finish it within half an hour. Don’t refrigenerate if can.

By: John

John — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:01:43 +0000

There are many reasons to buy locally ,but for all of the arguments for and against, the primary reason to buy locally …produce tastes better when it’s harvested at the peak of ripeness. Fruit that is left to ripen on the tree or on the vine until it is fully ripe will never survive the trip to a distribution center and then to a store.

To find a grower near you, use this search page: http://www.locavorenetwork.com/proximity

By: Amiee Wilson Kirk

Amiee Wilson Kirk — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:26:20 +0000

Mandy is there a web site or somewhere I can find a list of local farmers in the HRM that would sell their produce? I would love to buy right from the farms instead of the grocery stores. I have been to the farmers market, but I find it’s so crowded. Thanks.

Amiee

By: Steven Douglas Stonehouse

Steven Douglas Stonehouse — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:01:16 +0000

Great idea that more people should put into action! And yes, true freedom is being self-sufficient.

By: This Is Me Maria

This Is Me Maria — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:07:52 +0000

I doubt anyone is against buying locally, but it is the convenience that is a deterrent. In order to get locally grown produce I have to go downtown to the farmers market, while it isn’t far, the traffic is insane and the parking is expensive. I would love to buy more local besides the little bit that has made its way into the Whole Foods near me but it has to be convenient too.

Great post nonetheless!

By: Uncle B

Uncle B — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:25:05 +0000

Once the industrial/military complex takes over, all our food will be processed, frozen, canned, nuked, dried or otherwise made unspoilable, to save on waste for the corporate interests. Our stomachs will become accustomed to this processed food to the point where we cannot survive on ‘old time’ farmed foods. Once the corporations own us in this way, a new slavery, serving in the production chain for sustenance will be brought about. Currently, Monsanto has bought up an patented most varieties of seeds and ‘old time’ gardening will soon be impossible. GMO’s also play a role in enslaving the world’s people to the corporation. First, do not conclude that corporate living is bad, Second, understand this is is not part of a deliberate corporate plot, but has been brought about by market-place forces – thats us!

By: mandy

mandy — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:23:40 +0000

Hi Judy,
We would love to be added to your blogroll. Hope to see you here often!