Trends to support local food producers have increased over the years. People look for quality over quantity. “With the explosion of interest in local food, consumers now have more choices in products, labels and how to purchase, so many people are wondering where to start” (Table, 2009). Buying locally supports a sustainable food system by going beyond simple food production methods and helps increase food from farm to fork. Supporting locally dramatically helps reduce emissions and the negative effect food travel has on our environment. farmers and support agricultural communities” (Table, 2009). Local agricultural methods do not always use sustainable methods. Research into the methods used by local farmers is important in your decision to buy locally. Going local is extremely beneficial to Tim, the owner of Level best. A small bistro-style restaurant could benefit its community by moving away from major restaurant suppliers and supporting local farmers markets and local growers. Supporting local farmers supports Tim's local economy by laundering money within his community. If Tim continued to use major restaurant suppliers, the amount of fossil fuels used to transport food would be astronomical. “Produce trips averaging 1500-2500 miles” (Organics, 2005). By eliminating major suppliers, Tim would reduce food travel time by 7-14 days and eliminate middlemen between the grower and Tim. Financial support for sustainable agriculture increases the diversity of crops to choose from. ...... half of paper ......ming for food production. It is important that Tim finds farmers who use sustainable methods to ensure product quality and sustainability for the environment. I think it's a good decision for Tim to buy locally. He will support his community financially and help sustain the land. Tim will help combat the negative impact traveling foods have on our environment by reducing food travel from other regions and states. Supporting your community locally brings wealth and a financially stable economy. Organic References, O. (2005, January). Local foods: Think local and act neighborly. Retrieved April 9, 2011, from www.omorganics.org: http://www.omorganics.org/page.php?pageid=197Table, S. (2009, January). What is Locale? Retrieved April 9, 2011, from www.sustainabletable.org: http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/eatlocal/