supporting local organic farms:

*helps local small businesses

*reduces transportation costs

*contributes to protecting the environment, esp top soil

*reduces toxic chemicals

*prevents soil erosion

*tastes better!!

*promotes biodiversity

*strengthens community

*improves workers' rights

*contributes to a more sustainable future!
*spreads awareness & involvement
in environmental & social activism

*is not necessarily more expensive

in the long run.

lastly, regarding labeling,
just knowing what it is

you are consuming is a nice and valid thing to know :)