> Because maybe you want your money to pay for the food and not the global transportation networks that brought you the food?

Sure, okay, but...why? Better for the environment? Doesn't seem to be the case. Tighter-nit community? Idealogical opposition to roads? Protectionism?

Serious question. Why?

Local produce usually costs more in transport, not less. Which is why it's more expensive: To pay for that.

If I find local that's actually cheaper then I know it traveled less.