The Benefits of Buying Local

     Buying local from farms around Ashland (or wherever you live) is an excellent way to live healthfully. The benefit of buying local is not only seen in our pocketbook, it's seen in our overall well-being.  As processed food becomes more and more the choice of our busy lifestyles, we see more sicknesses, disease, and most prevalent in America, obesity. Junk food is a staple in the average Americans’ life, especially as it is cheaper than natural and organic food. We don’t have to wonder why diabetes, Celiac disease, cancer and many other nutritional disorders are running rampant; our bodies naturally function best with whole, natural, unprocessed food. The refined sugars, flours, and everything else in between are just too much for our bodies. Local farms, however, give us an opportunity to eat fresh and make healthy choices. Scenic and cultural landscapes, recreational opportunities, farmers’ markets, local jobs and communities businesses all play an important role in the qualities of American life. So support your local farmer by buying local today!