Local FoodLocal Food

Erin DelaneyErin Delaney

November 19, 2011November 19, 2011

California’s AgricultureCalifornia’s Agriculture

Over 400 commoditiesOver 400 commodities More than half of US-grown fruits, nuts, More than half of US-grown fruits, nuts,

and vegetablesand vegetables Lead the nation in lettuce, carrots, milk, Lead the nation in lettuce, carrots, milk,

lemons, and avocadolemons, and avocado

ObjectiveObjective

You will be able to restate You will be able to restate

one benefit and one one benefit and one

drawback of eating local drawback of eating local

food.food.

Defining TermsDefining Terms

Measure local food by distanceMeasure local food by distance Less than 400 miles from originLess than 400 miles from origin Within the same stateWithin the same state

Measure local food by marketing Measure local food by marketing arrangementsarrangements

Locavore: One who tries to eat only local Locavore: One who tries to eat only local foodfood

Environmental BenefitsEnvironmental Benefits

Fewer greenhouse Fewer greenhouse

gas emissionsgas emissions Preserve farmlandPreserve farmland

Economic BenefitsEconomic Benefits

Keep money in the local Keep money in the local

economyeconomy Less money to middlemenLess money to middlemen Import substitutionImport substitution

Nutritional BenefitsNutritional Benefits

Retains more nutrientsRetains more nutrients Food safetyFood safety Increased awareness of healthy itemsIncreased awareness of healthy items

DrawbacksDrawbacks

Seasonal AvailabilitySeasonal Availability Loss of standard productsLoss of standard products Harder to findHarder to find

Where can I buy local Where can I buy local food?food?

Farmer’s MarketsFarmer’s Markets Farm StandsFarm Stands Community Supported Community Supported

Agriculture (CSA)Agriculture (CSA) Whole FoodsWhole Foods Major retailers that Major retailers that

specifically market local foodspecifically market local food

Check for UnderstandingCheck for Understanding

Name one benefit and one drawback of Name one benefit and one drawback of eating local food.eating local food.

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Video from Video from FornerisForneris Farms Farms Handout: California ProduceHandout: California Produce