Your purchases will directly support local agriculture. There are now more than 5,200 farmers' markets in the country (find one near you at localharvest.org), and the numbers will continue to grow if we make them our personal Stop & Shops.

Get staples. Instead of only a handful of tomatoes, pick up onions, potatoes, and herbs.

Buy heirloom. It's not just a boutique marketing term. It describes vegetables, fruits, grains, and beans from seeds that have been passed down for generations, grown in small crops that may restore the health of the soil.

Stock up. Buy in bulk when produce is in season. Freeze it, pickle it , or preserve it, so you can still eat local when you have off-season cravings.


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