Our 10 favorite reasons to be a Locavore:

• Fresh – You can’t get fresher than today’s harvest.
• Taste – Fresh food tastes best.
• Nutrition – Food picked more recently has a higher nutritional value.
• Natural – Local food is more likely to be organic or grown without pesticides.
• Local – Buying local food supports your neighbors and the local economy.
• Variety – Discover vegetables you didn’t know existed.
• Stewardship – Protect local farmland for the next generations
• Environmentally friendly – You don’t need fuel for ferries and trucks for transport.
• Self Reliance – Regional food production systems connect producers and consumers.
• Community – By strengthening your local food network you enhance and maintain your quality of life.

Your support makes our support possible.

Your donation, no matter how big or small, becomes a fundamental thread in the Lopez food security net. Click on the Paypal button below to make your donation.

Or send a check to:

Lopez Locavores

P.O. Box 452

Lopez Island, WA 98261