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What is the best definition of "local food"?

All ingredients grown within a hundred miles   8 votes - 6 %
All ingredients grown within one's bioregion   21 votes - 16 %
Food dollars go to producers or processors in the local economy   35 votes - 28 %
Food is native and appropriate to one's bioregion   26 votes - 20 %
Food is produced sustainably and according to fair labor practices   20 votes - 16 %
Food is produced in-state   0 votes - 0 %
Food is produced in-state or in a neighboring state   9 votes - 7 %
Food has an air of authenticity leading to better taste perceptions   3 votes - 2 %
Other (explain below)   3 votes - 2 %
 
125 Total Votes
Poll submitted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 at 08:58:23 PM PDT
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