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Summer sustainability tip #1: Pick your own

After the long New England winter, it can be easy to get carried away by summer’s bounty.  Picking your own food can help you control the volume.  Plus, you'll get produce that's grown locally, is incredibly fresh, and is grown by farmers with nothing to hide about their agricultural practices.

Pick your own fruits and vegetables from local farms or buy them at your local farmer’s market.  Supporting local agriculture is a critical way to ensure the safety and availability of our food supply.  You can find local pick-your-own farms and farmers markets on the MA Department of Agricultural Resources's website.

 
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Leah Bloom is a foodie who loves French fries as much as fiddleheads. She strives to eat humanely and sustainably, but isn't above the occasional fast food meal. Join her on a gastronomic journey that's good for the planet and your palate. E-mail her.

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