That’s not my quote. Its from a professor at UofT that is making the argument that buying local produce may not be as good to the environment as previously thought. He makes the argument that growing foods closer to home can wind up having a worse environmental impact than having it grown in an area where its more efficient to grow that crop and to have it shipped.

Though he makes a point, I don’t see the need to dismiss it as a marketing fad. Perhaps we should focus attentions on improving our own efficiencies in growing these crops locally, while we are still able to take advantage of being able to import them. Perhaps one day gas shortages, water shortages, etc. will make us wish we did.