- Locally sourced produce travels 27 times less distance then conventionally sourced produce
- 817, of Local Farmers incorporate cover crops, reduced tillage, on-site composting, & other soil health practices
- 1/2 of products found at farmers market are organic or chemical/pesticide-free
- Local farms create 3 times the jols for their communities vs. wholesale farms
- Nearly 100% of income earned in local markets is retained in the local economy
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