Programs

Why Locally Grown Foods?

• Support the local farm economy
• Locally grown foods are fresher and taste better
• Reduce the negative impacts of long-distance food transportation
• Stay in tune with the seasons
• Locally grown foods have longer to ripen in the field
• Support responsible land development
• Meet your farmer and know the story behind the food

Read more on our "Why Eat Local Food?" poster

"It's so exciting to provide students with fresh food, new tastes, and connections to our local farms. Without GMFTS and the services they offer, none of this would be possible."
-Terry Lumbra, Food Service†Director, Holland Elementary School