Local Food

The benefits of local food are many:

• You know where its come from, how its been produced and, if you buy direct from the producer, you can even talk to them face-to-face;
  
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  Buying locally means fairer prices - for you and the producer;
  
  
• It keeps local money in the local community, which benefits everyone;
  
  
• Fresher produce promotes healthier eating;
  
  
• Slaughtering and selling meat locally reduces chances of disease and improves welfare;
  
  
• Buying fresh local food means it is 'in season' and what your body needs;
  
  
• It cuts down on pollution caused by transporting food across the country, or even across the world (reducing 'food miles');
  
  
• It keeps packaging to a minimum;
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  Shopping locally is a far more sociable activity, further strengthening the community;
  
  
• It tastes better!