Montana Food System Council

Locally Grown Food is Thousands of Miles Fresher

As consumers become more educated about the importance of eating locally grown food, they are becoming increasingly interested in frequenting grocers and restaurants who offer locally produced foods.

Savvy retailers and restaurants are recognizing the bottom-line value to buying their food products from local producers.  When you choose to buy locally produced foods to serve your customers you are getting more than simply great tasting and fresher foods, you are being a good “neighbor”.

Buying locally:

-Strengthens your local economy by keeping local dollars circulating in your community

-Preserves the rural landscape of Montana

-Helps protect the environment

-Fosters a sense of community

Support your community by supporting your community’s farmers!