Check out this fabulous article on eating seasonally from Delicious Living Magazine.
In Santa Cruz it’s easy to eat local and seasonally because we have an abundance of local and semi-local farms. In other parts of the country it may not be as easy, but the trend is growing rapidly. There are so many benefits to buying local food. The food is more nutrient dense, it takes fewer resources to get the food from the ground to your table, and it’s an important way to support your local economy. I recommend getting the whole family involved in this endeavor. Kids are more likely to eat a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables when they are involved in the picking, buying, and cooking process.
By buying local, you’re essentially casting a “yes” vote for small family farms. They need your support! Check out Local Harvest to find the farmer’s market nearest you.