Buying locally grown, seasonal food supports local independent farmers and cuts down on fossil fuels used for transportation, which helps reduce our overall carbon emissions. Eating seasonally can increase our personal health as well as our understanding of the climate and environment that surrounds us.

Read the blog post: "Food Security in the Community" by Alberta Acts Outreach Coordinator Alla Guelber

The farmers' market can be a great place to find local food and support the local economy.