Various local produce is alive and well and available during a large portion of the year here in Illinois. Most of the local produce that is available in one given month is typically available for a period of three to four months following. For example, local produce that is available in April is also available in May and June, and so forth. There are many advantages for purchasing local produce, such as: (a) Local produce tastes better (b) Local produce retains its nutrients longer (c) Local food preserves genetic diversity (d) Local farmers don’t have access to genetically modified seed (e) Local food provides support to local farm families (f) Local food builds community (g) Local food preserves open farm space (h) Our taxes are kept in check, since farms contribute more in taxes than they require in services (i) Local food supports a clean environment and benefits wildlife (j) Buying local food today ensures that there will be community farms tomorrow.
As you know, several communities, particularly in Oklahoma and Arkansas were hit by devastating tornadoes last weekend and are in need of our prayers. As with all such disasters, 
Join us at Downers Grove First United Methodist Church for our Holy Week Services.
Sunday, April 20
God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all.
We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation; including people with physical or mental illness or disability.
We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion
of our differences.
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