Which is more important: Buy local or Buy organic?  



While we'd all probably like to buy local organic produce, it's often not available. In fact, I often find the produce at our local farmers markets is not grown organically. I'm curious to hear which is the more "environmentally sustainable" choice.  Your comments are appreciated!


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1. Which is more important for environmental sustainability: buying locally-produced food or buying organic food?
Buying locally produced food
Buying organic food
2. Of the produce that is grown in your region, which do you find yourself buying most often?
Organic, Locally grown
Organic, Not locally grown
Not organic, Locally grown
Not organic, Not locally grown
I don't know
3. What's the primary reason(s) you choose to buy the produce as you noted in question 2?
Lower price
Convenience
Better for my health
Supports local farmers
Better for the environment
Other (please explain in comments section after you submit your poll response)

Posted: Friday July 28, 2006, 10:47 am
     

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