Buy Local NB is a project by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick aimed at offering a sensible solution toward the improvement of human and environmental health, social justice and community development.
Buying Locally is a venture that has many facets; it directly affects farmers, consumers, and the economy in a number of ways. Employing approximately 46,300 people in 2012, the agri-food sector plays an important economic and social role New Brunswick.
While sourcing products locally plays a large role in strengthening our local economy, it also helps to reduce the overall environmental impact of food production and consumption. A local food system typically means the food is transported over shorter distances, not only reducing the carbon footprint of food production but also ensuring a fresh and healthy product.