Eating locally, thinking globally
The benefits of local foods By Sanda Everette, Green Party of California If you canít grow your own food, participate in a ìcommunity supported agricultureî (CSA) program with a local farmer or buy locally from farmersí markets. Both CSAís and farmersí markets allow farmers to get retail prices for their crops, and save us money by eliminating the middleman. Both help to develop a regional food supply and strong local economy; maintain a sense of community; encourage land stewardship; and…