Local food systems are important to different people for different reasons. For some, it’s a personal matter of taste or health. Fresher food tastes better and is more nutritious, and knowing where your food comes from means you can decide what you’re eating. For others, it’s an economic matter. Doing business with our neighbors helps build the local economy. For some, it’s a political act. We should control our food supply and have the final say in what we eat — these things shouldn’t be in the hands of global conglomerates or governments. Regardless of the reasons, many think that… Read more »