Locally grown. Local farmers often do use organic techniques, but can't afford the certification. The produce tastes better, and doesn't use as much energy to transport.
Ooooh. Good question. I always use to try to buy organic, but lately locally grown is winning out if I have to decide between the two. Obviously locally grown organic is the best.
In season, it's locally grown organic for us. Very local - less than 2 miles away!!<br><br>
There was an interesting piece in, I think, the New Yorker, about how "Locally grown" doesn't necessarily mean "less adverse environmental impact." For example, locally grown veggies in the Northeast that would do better in a different kind of climate might require more intensive cultivation methods, negating the savings in transportation costs. Similarly, veggies transported by ship have a significantly smaller carbon footprint than those transported by truck, so that New Zealand veggies might have a lesser impact than California ones (from the perspective of a New England consumer). It was very thought-provoking about how we simplify complex issues.<br><br>
Edited because I found the article:<br><a href="http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/02/25/080225fa_fact_specter" target="_blank">http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...a_fact_specter</a>
I prefer locally grown. Once produce is picked, it starts to lose flavor and nutrients. Most local growers around here at out farmer's market are naturally organic. If something is out of season, though, I just try to find organic. I think it's important to support the small farmer whenever possible.
This year I'll be getting my produce through <a href="http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M5684" target="_blank">Tantre Farms</a> a local CSA - so I'll be getting local and organic at the same time.
I prefer locally grown, most of all, i prefer grown in my backyard <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> Organic if not locally grown.
Organic, if not locally grown and organic. In season, we have a organic farm co-op up the street starting soon... though just found out DW didn't submit registration in time for the 1st half of the season <img alt="sad2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif">. we'll be on the backup list for the 1st half and get back on the list for the 2nd.
I am so excited about being a part of our CSA for the first time. I am going to be trying all kinds of new recipes. I love kale but I am going to need to do something besides steam it. Fun.
Ooh, can you PM me the info on this? I'm in Alpharetta and have been looking for a co-op in the area. When I did a search before the closest one was in Athens which is not really close! Thanks! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Oh, I go for local if I can, organic after. Sometimes I have to go for what's cheapest if it's a tight week, though.
Sauté red onion thinly sliced in some oil. Add about 1 tbsp of honey while it's cooking. Mix in the cut up kale. Sauté until it's wilted/cooked and add in the salt in the last minute or so. Yummo! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
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