Sustainability gets talked about a lot.
It’s on grocery store shelves, tucked into mission statements, and slapped on packaging like a catch-all for doing good.
But when you strip away the buzzwords, sustainability really comes down to this:
Are we supporting a sustainable food system that can keep feeding people without burning out the land, the farmers, or the communities behind it?
That’s where local food comes in.
Because when your food comes from nearby—not halfway around the world—you reduce food miles, cut down on waste, and support sustainable farms that prioritize the health of their soil, animals, and people.
Less Distance, More Accountability
The average item in a grocery store travels over 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate. That’s a lot of fuel, refrigeration, packaging, and handling—most of which happens far from your view.
Buying local food shortens the supply chain. And when the chain is shorter, the connection is stronger. You’re not just buying produce, you’re buying from a farmer whose name you can learn, whose practices you can ask about, and whose livelihood you’re directly supporting.
That’s food transparency in action.
Farming for the Long Haul
The local farms we work with don’t cut corners. They can’t afford to. Their success depends on taking care of the land, managing resources wisely, and building something they can pass on.
That means things like:
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Sustainable farming practices like cover crops instead of chemical quick-fixes
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Responsible water use
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Composting, rotating, resting
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Smaller herds, pasture-raised animals, and more ethical choices
It’s not always the easy route—but it’s the one that lasts.
Our Farms Was Built With This in Mind
Our Farms was built to give people a better way to access real food from people who are doing things the right way—intentionally, locally, and with long-term impact in mind.
Buying through Our Farms helps support farms that are growing with care, not shortcuts.
You’re keeping more in the hands of farmers, helping reduce food miles and unnecessary waste, and investing in a sustainable food system that respects both the grower and the land.
Because sustainability doesn’t start with packaging or marketing language.
It starts at the farm. And now, it can start with you.
Eat better. Waste less. Back real farmers. Shop Our Farms.
