Local food sales count for about 1.5% of the US’s produce, yet 84% of the world’s farms are considered “small farms”. This week Sam Chen interviews Madeline Squarcia, the Coordinator of Local Foods and Environment Initiatives at Buy Fresh, Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley to talk about why that is, and how we can purchase more of our food from local farmers and the benefits that has for the local economy and our health. (original airdate 12-6-22)