Stalking the Vegetannual

Transporting a single calorie of a perishable fresh fruit from California to New York takes about 87 calories worth of fuel. That's as efficient as driving from Philadelphia to Annapolis, and back, in order to walk three miles on a treadmill in a Maryland gym.

By choosing locally-grown foods, you are supporting your neighborhood with your grocery money. It then gets recycled into your own school system and local businesses. The green land surrounding your town stays green, and farmers who live nearby get to grow more food next year, for you. Oh, and it tastes better!