In our modern age of food, people are increasingly concerned about the quality and cleanliness of the foods they eat. Foods grown locally make a lot of sense for those who want more control over what they put into their bodies. Eating locally grown food even helps in the fight against global warming and other climate issues. The Center for Sustainable Agriculture reports that "the average fresh food item on our dinner table travels 1,500 miles to get there". Buying locally produced food takes away the need for all that fuel used for transportation. Another benefit of eating locally is helping the economy. Farmers on average receive only 20 cents of each food dollar spent, and the rest going for transportation, processing, packaging, refrigeration, and marketing (not local). Farmers who sell food to local customers “receive the full retail value, a dollar for each food dollar spent." I think that having a food garden in your backyard is a great way to help the environment and grow some of your own food right in your backyard. I used to have a full garden in my backyard at  my old house but since I moved to a house that doesn't really have a backyard, I do not have a garden or anything to plant food. This is also a good question for people that want to help the environment but do not have the resources to... https://www.thoughtco.com/eating-locall … nt-1203948

I totally agree with what you have to say, Kip! It is important to not only grow food locally to help the farmers but also to help stop climate change. When food is grown and shipped locally, fewer greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. This is because there is less distance to ship the produce to the stores, which also makes the food fresher for the customers. Overall, growing food locally is the right choice.

I agree completely with both of you! I think that a huge factor that most people don't realize is how much carbon is emitted when flying produce to and from far places around the world. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the amount of CO2 emitted from flying "currently account for some 11 percent of CO2 emissions from U.S. transportation sources and 3 percent of the United States’ total CO2 emissions". Flying is a huge factor in the carbon emitted and by simply eating foods grown locally, it could help cut down on the amounts of produce flown from around the world.

I agree with you completely. It is very important to eat clean. Eating locally is a good option for clean eating. You know what goes into your body and it doesn't make such an impact on the earth. Food shouldn't have to travel so far to get to us when there are options already near us. It will lessen CO2 emissions. Not only does it help the environment but it also helps with nutrition.  According to the Food Revolution Network, local food often contains more nutrients. It is allowed to mature naturally. Regular foods are often picked before they are ripe and have not developed all of the nutrients yet. In a study by Montclair University, they found that locally grown broccoli had double the vitamin C as broccoli grown out of season. Furthermore, buying locally preserves green space. Because farmers are actually getting paid they are less likely to sell their land for compensation. This also means the economy is helped and the sales chain is shortened and it goes directly to the customer. Overall locally grown is better.

I agree because it takes a lot of CO2 emissions to transport foods from long distances and it is easier to get food that is locally grown as opposed to somewhere far away. It is also very important to know what you are putting in your bodies, and it is easier to know when the food comes from where you live, and know very well. Buying locally grown foods are better for yourself and the environment.

I completely agree. By buying locally grown food, you are helping to reduce the high amounts of burning fossil fuels that fill our environment as a result of importing foods from commercial farmers. You also are reducing waste from food packaging materials such as plastics and cardboard, that also travel thousands of miles. Not only does it benefit the environment, but it is better for your health since you know what you are consuming.