We Earthlings: Local Produce = More Jobs

Earth911
Jun 23, 2020, 4:55 am167 pts
Reduced carbon emissions from food transport is not the only reason it’s more sustainable to eat locally grown fruits and vegetables. There are also economic benefits. Nearly three times as many jobs are created by farms that sell their produce locally — such as in farmers markets or CSAs — than by…

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