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The food industry has expanded gradually all over the planet, especially the fast food production in America. The fast food industry has taken over the majority of modern-day society’s food chain, so it has resulted in some Americans developing unhealthy eating habits; however, there are people who decide to become locavores. Locavores are people who tend to make an effort in eating locally grown produce, usually within a 100-mile radius. The concept of being a locavore has gradually gained popularity throughout the nation, since it offers a way to support the local economy, increase health, and promote global conservation. Although often critiqued for the price of locally grown produce, the benefits of this being locavore is worthwhile to society.

Even though there is a variety of nutritious food all over the world, while the food you have during the winter is less vitamin deficient the food comes at a great ecological cost. With every action comes a consequence; hence, humans do not take the time to acknowledge what they eat and how it affects our environment. Transporting a variety of foods from all over the world hurts our plant due to the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, which causes more pollution (Source D). This transportation issue can be resolved by simply purchasing locally grown food because the carbon dioxide being released to the atmosphere causes drastic climate change. McWilliams asserts, “But New Zealand lamb is raised on pastures with a small carbon footprint, whereas most English lamb is produced under intensive factory-like conditions with a big carbon footprint.”(Source C). Not only is carbon a consequence of transportation but also of the factory conditions; hence, the amount of carbon released i...

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...t tastes. According to Maiser, she states, “Locally grown produce is fresher…Local food just plain tastes better… Locally grown fruits and vegetables have longer to ripen.”(Source A). The writer is saying that the food quality of locally harvested food from local farmers’ markets is more convenient in various ways. Smith agrees, “Fruits and vegetables that travel shorter distances are therefore likely to be closer to a maximum of nutrition… It’s not just vitamins and minerals, but all these phytochemicals … a food never really reaches its peak ripeness…” (Source B). The food bought from stores like, Wal-Mart and/or Food 4 Less never reach their full peak of ripeness due to the chemicals used on the produce so it can be preserved. Locally grown produce will be full of vitamins and free of phytochemicals, so it will have a better taste that benefits a humans’ health.