Episode 214 - Using Local Products   addthis
Much of the bounty from America’s wheat harvest, and other crops, ends up in markets and on tables around the world. But, increasingly important in many areas of the United States is a drive to “Buy Local.” The goal.to help your local farmer. Farmers' markets are one way – but across the heartland, other ideas are taking root...and even some local and state governments are lending a hand.

 

  

Buying Local Everywhere
Some supermarket chains and restaurants have jumped on the “buy local” bandwagon offering produce from nearby farms. One benefit is lower shipping costs for the buyer since the majority of produce in the United States is picked 4 to 7 days before being sold and travels an average of 1500 miles to reach the consumer.

Links
Kentucky Farm Bureau
Kentucky Department of Agriculture

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The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Farm Credit, and the United Soybean Board make presentation of America's Heartland possible.
American Farm Bureai Foundation for Agriculture            Farm Credit           United Soybean Board


Additional production and promotion assistance is provided by
The American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, U.S. Grains Council,
National Association of Wheat Growers, and the National FFA Organization.

 

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