2007 Word of the Year

Locavore is 2007 word of the year

The New Oxford American Dictionary chose locavore, a person who seeks outlocally produced food, as its word of the year.

The local foods movement is gaining momentum as people discover that the best-tasting and most sustainable choices are foods that are fresh, seasonal, and grown close to home.

Some locavores draw inspiration from the 100-mile diet or from advocates of local eating like Barbara Kingsolver. Others just follow their taste buds to farmers' markets, community supported agriculture programs, and community gardens.

Check out Local Harvest to find sustainably grown food near you, and make a New Year's Resolution to be a locavore in 2008!

Source:Union of Concerned Scientists FEED – Food & Environment Electronic Digest- December 2007