Find a local grower

Shape magazine ran an interesting piece in their most recent issue, taking a look at how to shop for organic foods without breaking the bank. Buying green without spending too much of it, I suppose you could say. The article itself was based on the new book The Organic Food Shopper's Guide, written by Jeff Cox. Here is one of the tips mentioned in both the book and the article. It is certainly worth considering the next time you're in the grocery store and want to go Green.

Find a local grower

You may be surprised to find that local farm stands are open for business in your neck of the woods, even if you're a city dweller. In addition to farm stands, another option is to join a community-supported agricultural cooperative, which allows you to pay for a weekly "membership" to receive fresh fruits and vegetables grown in close proximity to where you live.

If you're still unsure where a farm stand or market may be located in your town or city, you can track it down by visiting LocalHarvest.org (www.localharvest.org).