Kansas City Q&A: Here's Why Buying Local Veggies Costs More . . .

It's pretty much a matter of scale . . . BUT . . . The self-satisfaction of the farmer's market makes local rabbit food taste even more delicious . . . Check-it: 

"Not all local produce costs more – the price gap largely depends on the season and where someone buys groceries.

"But generally it’s difficult for a produce farmer in the Midwest or Great Plains to compete with prices offered at Walmart or other large grocery chains.

"Here's a look at the biggest factors that play a role in why local food often costs more."

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Why are locally-grown fruits and veggies often more expensive than what's at the grocery store?

As part of the "Food Routes" series, Harvest Public Media explores three big factors that affect produce prices in the Midwest and Great Plains.