sf wrote:

> > Finally, locavorism is a hell of a lot easier to do in a mild climate
> > where a much larger selection of produce can be grown. That's not an
> > option in much of the world.

> You're right about that, but we should if we can.

The Toupee is right. The first step has to be taken by the retailers
or the farmers. One of those actors has to drive the process. And it
is a process, you know. Every piece of fresh food in retail markets is
handled at least three times. Retailers won't buy in until they know
the cost structure, and farmers won't take a gamble unless they can
expect a reasonable return.

Put another way, if you went to the market and local produce cost 50%
more than trucked-in produce, which would you buy?