Local Farming
Published on Feb 01, 2016
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What is Local Farming?
Local farming is when people get produce from local farms as opposed to importing it from a different state or country
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Where is it practiced?
Everywhere, especially in places where there are a lot of farms and land to grow organic food
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Advantages
Local food supports local economy
Local food has more nutrients/better for you
Benefits environment and wildlife
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Disadvantages
More expensive than other types of farming
Less convenient for the people buying the food
Not all varieties of food can be grown locally; it depends on where you live
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Examples of Places that offer farm-to-table movement in the area
N.C. Seafood Restaurant Farmer Market
State Farmer Market
Market Grill
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Questions
Why would produce from local farms be more expensive than produce from other farms?
How would local farming benefit the environment and wildlife?
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Gaby Cardeno
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