Food travels an average of 1,200 miles before it reaches your plate, so buy locally produced items. This will in return save energy and prevent emissions from going into the air. Visit USDA.gov to find a farmers market in your area or if you live right here in Jacksonville, visit http://www.jaxfarmersmarket.com/ for information about Jacksonville's Farmers Market. This Market boasts as being a "Treasured Tradition since 1938". It is located at 1780 West Beaver Street and is the oldest Farmer's Market in Florida. It's open 7 days a week.
You could also check out the Riverside Arts Market http://www.riversideartsmarket.com/ which hosts food, produce, art and entertainment every Saturday until December.
Another good tip is to choose fresh foods instead of frozen, since frozen foods require 10 times more energy to produce. Finally, organic foods are both good for the environment and good for your health since synthetic hormones, most conventional pesticides, as well as other potentially hazardous practices are not used. (Source: U.S. EPA)
