6 pp. / More and more consumers are choosing to buy locally produced foods. Locally grown foods are, fresher, contain more nutrients if picked at full ripeness, and are considered by many consumers to be better tasting than foods that have endured many miles of transportation. Consuming local produce may help communities by stimulating local economies and protecting the environment. This article outlines the benefits of buying locally grown foods. A recipe that is easy and affordable using some local produce is included. A calendar of seasonal produce in Arizona is included in the Appendix.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/556815 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Hongu, Nobuko, Turner, Rachel J., Gallaway, Patrick J., Suzuki, Asuka, Gonsalves, Kimberly A., Martinez, Cathy L. |
| Publisher | College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Book |
| Source | CALS Publications Archive. The University of Arizona. |
| Relation | University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin AZ1665-2015 |
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