A localtarian, also known as a locavore, eats locally produced food as much as possible. They may define their local food spread by radius and choose to eat seasonally available produce to benefit the environment. Local food tends to be fresher, of better quality, and supports local commerce. Locals can purchase food from their own gardens, farmers markets, CSAs, or directly from local producers.
A localtario is someone who tries to eat exclusively locally produced food, or as much locally produced food as is feasible. You may also hear a localitarian referred to as a locavore; both words are port words integrating the word “local” and a word describing diet. The localitarian movement is particularly large among people who are concerned about the environment, as many people believe that eating locally is more beneficial to the environment, especially when sticking to seasonally available produce, avoiding products grown in greenhouses or other artificial conditions.
The precise rules of a locale can vary considerably. As a general rule, people on a local diet try to eat within an arbitrarily defined local food spread, which is generally determined by radius. Many locals try to consider the topography of their community when thinking about what constitutes a local food scatter; for example, someone living on a coast would obviously have access to a variety of seafood, but may also want to include an inland valley as part of the local grocery store to ensure a balanced diet.
There are a number of reasons to become a localtario. Many people just like to eat local because they feel that local food tends to be fresher and fresh food is generally of better quality. The benefit of eating locally produced food is also to meet the producers of the food, connect with the community and support local commerce. Some people also enjoy interacting with the farmers, fishermen, wildcrafters and hunters who sell food.
Some may even choose a local diet for reasons of environmental ethics. Eating locally tends to use fewer resources, which can be better for the environment, and small local food producers tend to look after the land they use more responsibly. Some locals further limit their diet to include only organic or non-organic foods, in the belief that these food production methods are better for the environment.
Locals can choose from a variety of resources when purchasing their food. Some have their own gardens, to supplement the food they get from the community, while others frequent farmers markets, join Community Supported Agriculture Associations (CSAs), or buy directly from local food producers. In some communities, markets clearly label their locally produced foods for the benefit of locals, allowing them to shop at a store that offers both local and non-local food choices.
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