local produce
Neighborhood farm goods
Local produce is fruits, vegetables, and other farm goods grown or raised near where they're sold, typically within a defined radius of the point of sale.
The term emphasizes freshness, reduced transportation, and support for regional farmers: The restaurant sources local produce from farms within fifty miles.
What counts as "local" varies—sometimes a county, sometimes a state or region.
- farm-to-tableDirect producer-to-diner philosophy
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- farmers' marketsOutdoor venues selling local produce
- roadside standInformal outdoor vending booth
- fair tradeEquitable exchange between parties
organic farming · farmstand · u-pick · pick your own · fresh picked · carbon footprint · farming · heirloom varieties · fruits · price transparency · community gardens · crop rotation · co-ops · farm share · seed saving · backyard garden · artisanal foods · culinary heritage
- ethical shoppingfair trade coffee, ethical sourcing, sustainable sourcing, ethical shopping, fair wages
- locavorefarm-to-table, farmers market, farmers markets, farm stand, locally sourced
- produceapples, oranges, tomato, tomatoes, cucumber
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, balanced diet
- farmers marketfarmers market, farmstand, farm stands, tomato, vendors