Why local food matters — especially during a pandemic

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By Chip GillerMay 23, 2020, 9:09 am372 pts
Hey there, A few years ago, our local land trust scraped together the money to buy 12 acres of a former berry farm in town, ensuring that the land would remain in production and be protected in perpetuity. Since then, the farm has become a source of fresh produce for our schools, the local food bank, and a…

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