As consumers become more conscious about what they eat, the demand for locally grown produce has increased. People are starting to realize the benefits of buying locally grown produce over commercially grown ones, and for good reasons. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the benefits of buying locally grown produce and why it’s important to support local farmers.
Freshness and Taste
One of the most significant benefits of buying locally grown produce is freshness. Locally grown produce is typically harvested at the peak of ripeness, which means it’s more nutritious and flavorful than commercially grown produce that’s picked prematurely to allow for transportation and shelf life. Freshness directly impacts taste, and locally grown produce simply tastes better.
Nutritional Value
In addition to better taste, locally grown produce is also more nutritious. Produce starts losing nutritional value as soon as it’s harvested, and commercially grown produce may be transported long distances before it reaches the grocery store. This transportation time can take days or even weeks, and the produce may lose some of its nutritional value during that time. Locally grown produce, on the other hand, is harvested and delivered to the market in a short amount of time, which means it retains more of its nutritional value.
Environmental Benefits
Buying locally grown produce also has environmental benefits. Locally grown produce requires less transportation, which means less fuel consumption, and ultimately less pollution. Also, many local farmers use sustainable farming practices that are better for the environment than large-scale commercial farming practices.
Support Local Farmers
By buying locally grown produce, you’re supporting local farmers and their families. Local farmers are an essential part of the community, and supporting them helps to strengthen the local economy. Local farmers also tend to reinvest their earnings back into the community, which helps to create jobs and support other local businesses.
At SunBerry Orchard and Pastures, we take pride in providing our local community with fresh, locally grown produce. Our produce is grown using sustainable farming practices and is delivered straight from our farm to your table. By buying from us, you’re not only getting fresh, nutritious produce, but you’re also supporting a local farmer and their family. Come visit us at our farmers’ market or order online for delivery or pickup, and taste the difference that locally grown produce makes.
