Tracking Local Produce

There’s nothing quite like biting into a crispy, juicy, fresh-off-the-tree apple. If you live in Northern California, though, you’ll have to wait until early August—at least according to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s recently released “What’s Fresh Near You” online tool. This new website fills you in on what’s growing in your neck of the woods by allowing you to search by state and date to see what type of produce is ripe and ready to eat. If you’re curious as to how far your food is traveling, you can also ask your store manager, farm vendor, or the little sticker stuck on your banana. After all, local is not only better for the planet, but better for you—and your taste buds!