thread: Organic Vs Local

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    In my own little fantasy world
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    Ultimately I'd prefer to grow my own too. But in the meantime I will always support local over organic. Especially when dealing with major chains.
    This is me exactly. DH has a little vege patch but it is sadly neglected due to lack of time. We mainly grow our own coriander, basil, chillies & spring onions. We've tried a few others unsuccessfully due to pests/insufficient time.

    We have a local fruit & vege shop that also grows their own (not everything but a good selection). They generally source most things locally and are priced on a par with coles/woolies and often cheaper. Very little is imported and if it is, it's usually because it's out of season here and is clearly labelled. Organic is hard to find and limited. It would be nice to buy organic everything but not practical or cost effective where I live. We buy basics only at the supermarket.

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Sep 2007
    Queensland
    1,137

    Local all the way. We are lucky enough to have fortnightly markets two suburbs away that sell a lot of local produce.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Aug 2008
    Ouiinslano
    5,303

    I do do both. <300km and organic or organic in conversion. And I don't deal with the major chains. I really couldn't choose!