Farm Food is the Best Food
- GrownBy Team
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 12 hours ago
4 ways small farms have BIG impact on the health of people and the planet
Consuming a diet based on fresh, seasonal, locally grown foods from nearby farms, rather than factory farms has ripple effects far beyond your dinner plate.
Farm food is the ultimate food for the health of people and the planet, the local economy, and the environment.
So ditch the reliance on global supply chains, and eat local — for the health of your household, the economy, and the environment. Continue reading to learn why farm food is the best food — for the health of people and the planet, the economy, and the environment.
Farm food is better for your health.
Did you know that food grown locally and picked in season is more nutrient-dense than its industrially processed counterparts?
Food from small farms is often harvested at peak ripeness and travels a shorter distance from the field to your dining table, which means more flavor, better nutrition, and fewer unknowns (like preservatives and pesticides) in your diet. Learn more about five health benefits of eating seasonally grown, local food.
Healthy doesn't have to be boring! Studies show that diverse diets rich in fresh, whole food from the farm can lower the risk of chronic diseases, while adding more color and flavor to your meals.
Farm food is good for the economy.
When you buy direct from a local farm, more of your dollar stays in your community. Small farms create jobs, support rural economies, and reinvest in the places where they live and work, often partnering with other local food producers.
On GrownBy, farmers keep at least 95% of every sale, compared to just 17 cents on the dollar in most grocery supply chains, making the GrownBy marketplace an affordable choice for small business owners. Every GrownBy purchase means you're helping small farms stay in business, create jobs, and preserve farmland.
Farm food is better for the environment.
Shopping from small farms reduces food miles and carbon emissions; local food travels a much shorter distance from farm to table, reducing the need for long-haul transportation (trucks, planes, ships), packaging, and food waste.
Many local farms grow a diverse array of crops, as opposed to monoculture systems used in industrial farming. This means that small farms are also more likely to use sustainable practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, rotational grazing, and composting. These regenerative methods can help reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to ultimately preserve soil health, protect pollinator populations like birds, bees, and butterflies, and support biodiversity.
Farm food builds strong relationships.
Local farm food is grown and raised with great care, and you often have the opportunity to talk to the people behind the food that feeds you. That transparency builds trust and a deeper understanding of where your food comes from and how it’s produced, so you can fully appreciate the value of eating locally.
We bring the farmers market to you! GrownBy is like having the farmers market in your pocket. You don't have to schlep to the farmers market every Tuesday afternoon to shop locally. Find and purchase farm products from anywhere, anytime — our farmers offer a variety of pick-up times and locations, and some will even delivery right to your door! You can’t get more convenience than that! Find a local farm near you.
Bottom line? Farm food is the best food because it nourishes people, supports farmers, strengthens communities, and protects the planet. Eating locally isn’t just a trend—it’s an investment in a healthier, more resilient future.
Bet on a better future for local food and sustainable ag. Invest in GrownBy.
Invest today for just $100 and help us grow. Together, we can put more farm-fresh food on more dinner tables by giving small farms the tools they need to thrive.
GrownBy is the fair & farmer-owned marketplace that helps more people eat more local.
GrownBy is the first farmer-owned marketplace that simplifies sourcing seasonal food fresh from the farm. We put the farmers market in your pocket! Find a local farm near you.
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