Why local food?
St. J ALFA’s mission is to strengthen our regional food system and increase food sustainability and security, so that all community members have access to affordable, healthy, locally produced food.
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‣Support local farmers and businesses
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‣Keep your money in the community
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‣Keep land in agricultural use
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‣Fresher food, resulting in higher nutrient levels and better taste
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‣Less fuel used for transport, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint (it takes a lot of diesel to drive a refrigerated truck to Vermont from California!)
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‣Knowing your source: by meeting the farmer who grows your food, you can find out exactly how it was produced and be more confident in its quality
St. Johnsbury Area Local Food Alliance (St. J ALFA) • c/o Ted Hartman, 1207 Main St, St. Johnsbury VT 08519 • info@stj-alfa.org
