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Local Hens

Gig Harbor, Washington, United States • 2 Employees

Local Hens is a free farm directory that allows consumers to search for farms that are selling fresh, local food. With Local Hens at the center of the farm to table movement, it is our mission to connect communities to fresh, local food. We believe it is important for people to know where their food comes from -- and they will feel better when they do.Why eat local?There are lots of good reasons why eating local – or being a "locavore" – is good for you. Studies show a correlation between local foods and good health. Locally sourced foods may have greater nutritional value. When your food doesn't have to travel as far, it's likely to be fresher and have fewer preservatives.It's also better for the local economy (by keeping dollars in your community) and the environment (by cutting down the distance required to transport food to your table).All these reasons help explain why the locavore movement is exploding! In 2014, there were 8,268 farmers' markets operating in the U.S. – nearly three times as many as in 2006! But despite all this growth, people still have a hard time finding local food. That's why Local Hens is here.