According to New Hampshire Made, the statewide organization whose mission is to promote New Hampshire-made products and services:
1. Going local supports the local economy and family farms.
2. You can enjoy foods that are in season, at their freshest and most nutritious.
3. Transporting food products over long distances is harder on the environment.
4. It brings you closer to the people who grow and produce your food.
5. It contributes to the preservation of open space and farmland in your region.