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Why does Braise believe in Local Foods?

The simple joy of eating fresh, delicious, nutritious food is a great reason to buy local. On average food travels 1,700 miles to reach your table. A lot of effort and fossil fuels went into processing and transporting that food, conventional and organic. 

Going beyond freshness and flavor, buying locally grown food is an investment in the economic, social and environmental well being of the local community. When buying locally grown food, it helps support the economy by placing the food dollars directly into the hands of the farmers; increasing their profitability and helping them sustain local communities.

By buying locally grown food, you vote with your dollars for farmers who practice excellent stewardship of the environment. Many farmers practice above and beyond organic standards, farming in a truly sustainable manner. Your food buying choices can directly support the use of sustainable practices; eliminate pesticide use, prevent soil erosion, promote the humane treatment of farm animals and the ability to use the land for generations to come.

The power to choose is in your hands!

Top 5 Reasons to buy local: 

• Helps to support family farms
• Retains food dollars in the community
• Exceptional taste
• Unique varieties not found in stores
• Maximum freshness
• Grown locally instead of traveling thousands of miles
• Helps to sustain the environment
• Promotes stewardship of the land
• Nutritious and affordable
• Promotes healthy lifestyles

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