Search
Close this search box.

Benefits of Buying Local

Among many other fall celebrations, strive to feed your family more local, whole foods in October. Food Day is celebrated on October 24 and is a day dedicated to inspiring Americans to change their diets and food policies. One way to improve your diet is to buy locally grown produce. You can find local foods at farmers’ markets and even grocery stores with a little bit of searching. Our schools even understand the importance of buying local with programs such as Farm to School. Students in Savannah Chatham County will enjoy locally grown Georgia apples this month.

Benefits of buying local:

  • Better Taste. Closer to home = fresher! Think of a perfectly ripened, juicy summer tomato or crisp fall apple. Yum!
  • Cost savings. Buying locally and in season means bigger harvests and less transport costs.
  • More sustainable food environment. Supporting local produce means more money right here in our local economy. This keeps our carbon footprint lower and supports a healthy environment.

Where to buy local:

  • Forsyth Farmers’ Market – Open every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can find locally grown produce, meats, and dairy products. They even have fun activities for children like the Power of Produce Club.
    • Farm Truck 912 – A mobile version of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market will be ready to roll later this year. Look for it coming to a neighborhood near you!
  • Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market – Also open every Saturday, rain or shine, at Islands Community Church, you will find many local vendors and family-friendly activities, including a healthy kids club.
  • Your local grocery store – Georgia boasts a plentiful harvest all year long. Keep an eye out for apples, broccoli, carrots, collards and other greens, sweet potatoes, winter squash and more this month.

The Dangers of Smoking

Smoking is responsible for the deaths of 443 thousand people per year, but still 42% of Americans participate in the dangerous habit. These people...

Read More

Workplace Wellness

The office, a place known for business, quirky co-workers, and for having physical inactivity. No matter how you view white collar jobs, this issue...

Read More

Healthy Eating

Proper nutrition is essential in keeping current and future generations of Savannahians healthy across the lifespan. The availability of healthy, affordable food contributes to...

Read More

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

One of our volunteer coordinators will reach out to you shortly

Thank you for your subscription!

We’ll add you to our list, and you’ll receive the next newsletter.

;