Why Local Greens?
Your Health
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Greens and leafy vegetables are a rich source of essential vitamins, including A, B, C, E and K.
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Greens are high in antioxidants, which protect from free radical cell damage increasing energy and healthier skin.
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Low in fat and carbs - ideal for diets and watching your weight.
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High fiber - a digestive system advantage.
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Vitamin C and beta-carotene, work together to prevent oxidation of cholesterol (preventing plaque build up).
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"...products on average lose 40% of nutritional value from being picked to being placed on grocery store shelves" - CNN. At Lil Rooster Farm we harvest and deliver within 24 hours - thus keeping the nutritional benefits
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Lil Rooster Farm never uses chlorine based preservatives.
Environmental Health
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Lil Rooster Farm uses 90% less water than traditional farming.
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Fresh produce in the United States travels an estimated 1,500 miles according to Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. Yikes! That is a very large carbon foot print.
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Locally sourced creates a smaller carbon foot print. Deliveries are within 50 mile radius.
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Yields up to 4 times more than soil-based growing with less waste.
The Local Choice
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Farm to table in under 50 miles vs. international lettuce needing a passport to travel up to 2000 miles.
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24 hours from harvest to delivery. "...average delivery time from foreign lettuce 1-4 weeks, in refrigeration" - The Guardian.
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Lil Rooster Farm exemplifies goodness and fresh.
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100% natural and always Non-GMO.
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Builds communities.
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Lil Rooster Farm gives back through local programs.
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Supports local families and farms.