
As the economy brings challenges to everyone it's interesting to note what changes people make in everyday habits like food purchasing. Although from 1986 to 2006 the use of grocery stores lost a little to the big box store competition like WalMart it seems that
more local food vendors are gaining ground. CSA's (community supported agriculture) and farmer's markets have increased exponentially over the past twenty years. Plus organic food is increasing in popularity as well. Food may be surging in price but at least more individuals are choosing local sources more often than before.