IFM FREE - Eating Locally & Sustainably - PDF DOWNLOAD

There are many benefits to eating locally, seasonally, and sustainably, but what do those terms mean? Eating locally means eating foods that are grown in your city, state, or region - or maybe in your own backyard.

Eating seasonally means eating foods that are grown at the same time of the year that you eat them. By doing both of these things, you are eating sustainably, meaning that the impact of your food choices on the environment is minimal. Some benefits of eating sustainably are discussed here.