Eating locally grown food connects you with nature and your community, reduces your ecological footprint, decreases waste from packaging and the food miles your food travels, and eases concerns about food safety. Our mild, West Coast climate allows us to grow a wide variety of food throughout the year.
Local food is also fresher, more nutritious, and better tasting. And growing it yourself is more rewarding then simply purchasing it.
The City supports local food through farmers markets, community gardens, urban farms, community organizations (such as the Edible Garden Project) and other initiatives that connect consumers and growers.