local agriculture
Regional food production
Local agriculture is farming that serves nearby communities rather than distant markets.
The term emphasizes shorter supply chains, fresher produce, and reduced transportation—often invoked in discussions of sustainability, food security, and supporting regional economies.
The restaurant sources all its vegetables from local agriculture.
What counts as "local" varies: a 100-mile radius, same state, or simply "not industrial."
- farmers' marketsOutdoor venues selling local produce
- farm to tableDirect agricultural procurement
- urban gardeningCultivating plants in cities
- soil conservationProtecting earth's fertile layer
- seed savingPreserving plant material for replanting
rural community · organic farming · permaculture · water management · locavore · companion planting · farming community · crop rotation · agritourism · heirloom · growing season · agroforestry · school gardens · pick your own · farm tours · composting · roadside · carbon sequestration
local agricultureindustrial agriculture
Large-scale mechanized farming