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Articles tagged “Buying Local”
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How-To Guides
Sarah Mitchell··11 min read
How to Find Real Local Food in Your Area (Without Fake Farm Marketing)
Some of the best marketing in the grocery business is built around the word 'local.' It shows up on cartons of eggs from a thousand-mile supply chain, on bread baked in a factory, and on honey blended from four continents. The word has been stretched so thin it means almost nothing.
How-To GuidesSarah Mitchell··10 min read
10 Questions to Ask Your Farmer Before You Buy
The best way to know what you are eating is to ask the person who grew it. Most farmers are happy to answer — in fact, a farmer who bristles at honest questions is telling you something important.
Behind the Craft
Emma Chen··11 min read
Why Direct-From-Producer Costs Less Than You Think
The sticker price on a jar of local honey is usually higher than the supermarket version. That part is true. But once you account for what you are actually paying for in each product, the math gets more interesting.