Eat Local
Why Eat Local Foods?
Our Top 10 Reasons (in no particular order)

1. Eating local means more for the local economy.

2. Eating local makes at-home eating worth the time and effort.

3. Local food just plain tastes better.

4. Locally grown fruits and vegetables have longer to ripen.

5. Eating local is better for air quality and pollution.

6. Buying local food keeps us in touch with the seasons.

7. Buying locally grown food is fodder for a wonderful story.

8. Locally grown food is fresher.

9. Local food translates to more variety.

10. Supporting local providers supports responsible land development.
If you are interested in Eating Local options in the Fairbanks area, click here for the 'Local Food Products' article reprinted with permission from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.

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