What are the goals of the Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign and other similar programs in the U.S.?


This program was first developed to benefit food producers and consumers living on the central coast of California but has quickly spread across the U.S. Typically, the programs are designed to accomplish the following goals: (1) increase the visibility of local food products in markets and the media, (2) open new local food markets for family farmers, and (3) educate consumers about the benefits of buying local foods.

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