Food from Farms

Whether it’s a glass of milk, a slice of bread, or a hamburger, most of our food comes from farms. But how does it get to us? In the past people ate food that came from farms nearby. Today, people buy foods in supermarkets and grocery stores. It may be brought from far away to reach our stores, even from other continents. Find out how food travels from where it is grown to our plates. Read about the impact this has on the environment, and why many people are choosing to buy locally grown, seasonal food.