Why Eating Local is Good for You and the Planet!

When you shop local, you’re doing more than just buying groceries — you’re investing in your health, your community, and the environment.

At Tri-County Produce, most of what you’ll find on our shelves comes from right here on the Central Coast. That means fresher produce with more nutrients, fewer miles traveled, and a smaller carbon footprint. Fresh-picked fruits and vegetables don’t sit in storage or on trucks for weeks — they come straight from nearby farms to your plate, bursting with flavor and vitality.

Eating local also supports our Santa Barbara farmers — people who care for the land, grow sustainably, and keep our region thriving.

So the next time you bite into a Tri-County peach or slice up a local tomato, know you’re not just eating well — you’re part of something bigger.

Fresh. Local. Real. That’s our promise.