Turns out that no one agrees on what "local" really means. Originating in the USA? Our state? Within 100 miles of home?
The USDA just came out with a report on the concepts, impacts, and issues concerning local food systems.
The first point the report stated? "There is no generally accepted definition of 'local' food."
Other findings?
*Direct-to-consumer marketing amounted to $1.2 billion in current dollar sales in 2007, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, compared with $551 million in 1997.
*Production of locally marketed food is more likely to occur on small farms located in or near metropolitan counties.
*Consumers who value high-quality foods produced with low environmental impact are willing to pay more for locally produced food.
*As of early 2010, there were few studies on the impact of local food markets on economic development, health, or environmental quality.
The USDA just came out with a report on the concepts, impacts, and issues concerning local food systems.
The first point the report stated? "There is no generally accepted definition of 'local' food."
Other findings?
*Direct-to-consumer marketing amounted to $1.2 billion in current dollar sales in 2007, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, compared with $551 million in 1997.
*Production of locally marketed food is more likely to occur on small farms located in or near metropolitan counties.
*Consumers who value high-quality foods produced with low environmental impact are willing to pay more for locally produced food.
*As of early 2010, there were few studies on the impact of local food markets on economic development, health, or environmental quality.
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