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In a study of seed stock available in 1903 versus that available in 1983, the Rural Advancement Foundation International found that we have lost nearly 93% of lettuce varieties, over 96% of sweet corn, about 96% of field corn, more than 95% of tomato, and almost 98% of asparagus.
–Andrew Kimbrell, 2002
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Why should you buy
locally grown food? You'll get exceptional
taste and freshness, strengthen your local economy, support endangered family
farms and so much more.
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Find out more about how you can support local farmers in your area. Find a local farm, buy local and get connected through the links below:
JOIN
Join or start a local Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter today - contact us at Info@foodroutes.org to learn more!
GET CONNECTED
Link up with organizations near you through our national listings and start working to better your local food systems.
EVENTS
Find out when the next food and farming conference, seminar or other event
is coming to your area.
FARM TO COLLEGE
Learn all about how your university can start a farm to college program and purchase fresh foods from local farmers
FARM TO SCHOOL
Find out how you can get fresh local foods at your child's school
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