Organic Dahlias - Why should you buy local produce?

Buy Fresh Buy Local is a campaign to encourage consumers to buy their produce from local farmers. Here, in brief, are some reasons why you should consider it:

Buying locally grown produce is good for the environment.
Producing food (and flowers) locally is good for the economy.
When people buy produce from someone they know, who lives in their area,
    it strengthens their community.
Locally grown food tastes better; locally grown flowers look more beautiful.
Flowers (and food) grown locally beautify the community even before
    they're sold.
Supporting a local farmer is patriotic.
Supporting a local farmer is spiritually beneficial.
When you can talk to the grower directly, you can express special needs
   and preferences and have a better chance of getting what you want.
Buying produce from local farmers is good for your health.