Readings Supporting Eating Local Organics

• Books and Films Related to Community, Food and Agriculture.  This is a searchable database that focuses on recent, introductory, and non-fiction works.
• “My Top Ten Resons for Eating Local” by John Ikerd is a great article giving insight to eating local.
• “Organic vs. Local; Which is the Healthier Choice?” by Karen Lehaman and Julie Ristau asks what do consumers need, organic, local, or both?
• “Real Food for a Change” by Wayne Roberts, Rod MacRae, and Lori Stahlbrand. Make sure to check out their 12 ways to eat smarter.
• Localvores support your community.

• Maple Creek Farms page for the Top 10 Reasons to Buy Local.
• Lansing Area Localvores provides resources for the Lansing, MI area.
• Michigan Farmers’ Market Association (MIFMA) has a complete list of all farmer markets in Michigan.