As you may or may not be aware, the agri-food business works against small-scale local food producers and marketers, especially organic producers, giving them less than 20 cents of every retail food dollar. In these uncertain economic times, the odds are further stacked against them as retailers shift to cheaper products from Central America, South America and Asia.

Because of their superior nutritional content, we suggest you buy organic produce whenever possible. The other main factor in retaining as much of the naturally occurring nutrients in fruits and vegetables is the time between harvest and consumption. So, the shorter the time between the picking of fruits and vegetables and you eatng them, the better they will be for you.

For this reason, it is a great idea to buy local organic produce whenever possible. Many services that deliver organics right to your door, do attempt to support local producers as much as possible. For more information, contact your local organic delivery service or look for farmer’s markets in your area.

Filed under: Food, Organic by Healthman
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