locally grown

Meaning

Locally grown describes agricultural products, particularly fruits and vegetables, that are produced on farms near where they are sold and consumed. This term implies freshness, support for regional farmers, and a smaller carbon footprint due to reduced transportation.

Examples

• We love buying locally grown strawberries at the weekend farmers' market.

  We love buying locally grown strawberries at the weekend farmers' market.

• The bistro prides itself on using locally grown vegetables whenever possible.

  The bistro prides itself on using locally grown vegetables whenever possible.

• Buying locally grown food helps support the small farmers in our area.

  Buying locally grown food helps support the small farmers in our area.

• Are these apples locally grown, or are they imported?

  Are these apples locally grown, or are they imported?

• The supermarket has a dedicated section for locally grown produce.

  The supermarket has a dedicated section for locally grown produce.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I prefer to buy local grown vegetables.

  ✓ I prefer to buy locally grown vegetables.

  Use the adverb 'locally' to modify the participle 'grown', not the adjective 'local'.

• ✗ These bananas are locally grown in England.

  ✓ These apples are locally grown in England.

  Bananas do not grow naturally in England's cold climate, so calling them locally grown there makes no sense. Ensure the food matches the climate context.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I prefer shopping at the farmers' market because the produce is ___.

  💡 Cultivated on nearby farms

  Show answer

  locally grown

• Restaurants that use ___ ingredients usually have fresher salads.

  💡 Grown in the local area

  Show answer

  locally grown