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How print links local food producers to consumers

As food prices increase, more people are becoming aware of the benefits of buying local. Even in the heart of a large city, meat, produce and other items that have been grown by area farmers are available for purchase.



Printing companies can help these growers, which are often small, to promote themselves effectively and economically to potential customers. This results in more money coming in for the small-scale producers, increased food security for the area, and fresher, healthier, and tastier food for all.



Produce, meat, eggs, milk, honey, and other products are just some of the items can usually be locally sourced. The important thing is to make the connection between the sellers and potential buyers. One way to do this is to have a postcard printing company help design and produce items that can be mailed out that let people know that these products are available at prices that make them competitive with shopping at larger supermarkets. They can also inform people about the benefits of “buying local” and how and where they can do this for themselves.



Another way to get the public’s attention is for growers, bakers, crafters, apiarists, and others to join together and host functions that let people see what locally sourced items are available. A banner printing business can create a variety of attention-grabbing decorations that will help to draw people in and make them aware of the event.



As people become informed about the importance of supporting their area food producers, the demand for their products will grow. Print companies can play a big role in getting the word out to the public.