Last week, I wrote an exposé of the real cost of buying local food—and it was unfortunately WAY more than my family can afford. I would hazard to say it’s more than most average American families can afford. But I still believe in the importance of supporting my local foodshed. The cost of buying...
The Real Cost of Buying Local {Budget Organic No. 4}
If you’ve been paying attention to the green foodie movement at all in the past few years, you’ve heard it before: organic is good; local is better. We’re encouraged time and time again to buy local produce, milk, and meat, to support our local foodshed and our local farmers. It’s incredibly important to do,...