1. Buying Local By: Rochelle Protti

3. a pesticide that was widely used to kill weeds on crops before being banned in 1972 for having health and environmental risks.

5. A tomato named the FlavrSaver.

6. 1995:After the developmental breakthrough of genetically modified foods, the patent of seeds increased.

8. Nearly 30% of the workforce was involved with farming.

9. Today, only 17% of the population lives in rural areas

12. A study was conducted by civic economics based on an analysis of what would happen if there was a 10% shift in spending towards local businesses in Grand Rapids Michigan. The results suggest that by shifting 10% in the city they would add 137 million dollars in revenue for local businesses, create 1600 jobs, and add 53 million in wages.

13. Customers Benefits when Buying Local When consumers buy locally there is an understanding where food and products come from. Environment resolution can come when consumers shop locally. Can Keep each community unique.

14. Fact: On average it takes about 1500 miles for the food to travel to your plate.

16. Local businesses and functions also provide sales and deals that help keep local cost down.