Reason #4 for Eating Local Food

It's Healthier for You – Whole Foods Without the Pesticides

When you buy local food from a sustainable or organic farmer, you are not consuming any of the synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers that are routinely sprayed on conventionally-grown produce. On large-scale conventional farms practicing monoculture, these have become standard procedures, given the threat of pest infestations and reduced land fertility (problems created by these very practices).

However, sustainable farmers seek ways to enrich the soil through resource management, taking into account the interdependency of air quality, land use and water management. Biodiversity (production of more than a single crop) supplies a natural way to replenish the soil. It also promotes resilience when a specific crop type is attacked by a disease or infestation. This leads to crops that are robust and superior in quality, flavor and nutrient profile.

As we learned more about these different farming practices, we understood that only sustainable farming could provide us with wholesome, healthy and nutritious food uncompromised by an arsenal of pesticides, fungicides and other man-made chemicals.

Whole, natural foods are the life-giving raw materials needed to nurture our bodies and help us achieve an optimal state of health. Are you nurturing your body with quality foods?