Does seeking out and eating local foods really matter? Here are five reasons why:

1. Freshness.

2. Taste.

3. Nutrition.

4. Improving the local economy.

5. Strengthening producer/consumer relations.

Ohio State University Extension supports the families that raise, harvest and store their own foods. From vegetable production to canning guide factsheets, find over 1,000 food related informational topics at www.ohioline.osu.edu.

Read more about how Eating Local Foods helps you and our local economy.