Local Farmers and Producers
At Whole Foods Market Santa Barbara, we carry a number of local products produced right here in the Tri-County Area. To view a list of our local vendors, click here.
There are as many reasons for supporting “locally grown” as there are farmers, but here are the most important ones:
A Friendly and Fresh Connection
Supporting local farms and producers puts a “face” behind the foods we consume and keeps us connected to the seasons, as well as the unique flavor and diversity of local crops.
Local Means Green
Buying produce and products from local vendors reduces the environmental impact and costs of transporting product.er
Small local farms and businesses are a valuable component of a community’s character, helping maintain a connection to the community’s heritage and preserve land use diversity. ity
Many farmers producing for a local market choose to diversify, growing a variety of crops. This is a boon for biodiversity and your palate, since local crops are harvested at their peak of freshness and flavor.gain
Minimizing handling and transportation costs gives local farmers and vendors maximum return on their investment. And most of the money spent on production stays in the community, “greening up” the local economy.
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