Why Local?
Every time you buy local, you make a choice that benefits your health, the environment, and your community. Locavor connects you directly to small farms and food makers, so you know exactly where your food comes from and how it’s made.
Healthier, Cleaner Food
Local food is fresher, more nutritious, and free from industrial preservatives. Unlike mass-produced food that sits in distribution centers for weeks, Locavor’s products come straight from farms to your table.
"On average, fresh produce loses 30% of its nutrients within three days of harvest." (Source: University of California, Davis)
Better for the Planet
The average meal in the U.S. travels 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate. Buying local drastically reduces this, cutting emissions, food waste, and packaging pollution.
"If every American ate just one local meal per week, we could save 1.1 million barrels of oil annually."(Source: Worldwatch Institute)
Supporting Small Farms & Local Businesses
Every $100 spent at local businesses generates $68 in local economic activity, compared to just $43 when spent at national chains. When you shop local, your money stays in the community, creating jobs and sustaining small farms.
"Local farms provide 2-3x more jobs per acre than industrial farms."(Source: American Farmland Trust)