About 97% of consumers used online media to shop local in 2010, according to a study by BIA/Kelsey and ConStat. Now, that wasn't all food shopping of course, but the statistics show that giving money to local businesses is more of a priority than ever.
Shopping local for food not only makes a huge impact on the local economy, but also reduces human impact on earth's delicate ecosystem. At the very least, it's healthy! And we can all use more of that.
Want to streamline your local grocery shopping? Below you'll find five convenient sites to help you search, shop and learn from the local food movement.
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