Local Food is Healthier!

One of the big reasons to “Eat Fresh, Buy Local!” is because local food is generally more nutritious! Produce begins to lose nutrients as soon as it’s harvested. For example, spinach loses more than half its nutrients in the first few days after being picked. The produce from big industrial ag often spends a week or more in processing and transit then may sit in the store for several more days before you get it home. Local food gets to market in a day or two, ensuring you get all the nutritional value out of your healthy salad.

Miami Valley farmers know exactly when the vegetables are at peak ripeness. They get spinach, greens, tomatoes and other veggies to market quickly, so you have the freshest, most nutritious meals!