Cool revisits the usual discussion of farmers’ markets, CSA, food co-ops but devotes most of the local foods section to discussing Stec’s understanding of what local means in a global food system and how to make choices within that. One of the most helpful ideas she outlines, however, is this idea of “most local foods” which are grown or produced in all 50 states and include beverages, cheese, milk, honey, bread, eggs, beef, chickens, and some processed foods like tomato sauce. Knowing whether or not a food is produced locally is the first step to figuring out how to buy it.

And as always, you can type in your zip code at the http://www.EatWellGuide.org – to find stores and restaurants (and more) that sell sustainable local foods.

Thanks!