Tag: Local food system

According to a study cited by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, small-scale local food supply chains can emit up to three times fewer carbon emissions than conventional long-distance ones. This statistic highlights just one of the many reasons why the local food system is important for creating more resilient and sustainable communities.

Small-scale local food supply chains can emit significantly fewer carbon emissions—up to three times less than conventional long-distance ones. This remarkable environmental advantage is just one of many compelling benefits of the local food system, a model that positively impacts our economies, communities, and personal health.