[fiona marshall]

Bruce,

thank you again for the time you have put into your response.

I guess I was looking more for opinions on the local vs organic question, than actual resources, and to see if anyone else has to make that choice, and how they get on with it?

It's been 2 years now and I've scoped things out in my area relatively well, I think. I don't think it is the internet searching particularly (Can I tell you I am an e-tutor for part of the time, and searching is one of my subjects? Not that we cannot always learn more.) although it never hurts to have some extra bookmarks on your list; and, as with when I was seeking cooking implements, a personal recommendation is always useful.

I am aware of some organic shops in my area (Glasgow) but they tend to have a very limited range of fresh produce; maybe because it is always the weekend and late on when I get my shopping done. Also box schemes are available, but my place of work is not suitable for having deliveries there. So I do rely on supermarkets. It's not my ideal, but at some point, practicality has to kick in over idealism, and for me, having fresh food is the priority.

I know of a couple of farms that I can visit for produce, but they are a long-ish drive away (an hour and a half if the traffic is right) - so not very expedient or environmentally friendly for a visit every week! They supply my local shops.. but my timing is always out for freshness! I think they must deliver on a Monday.. and I shop on the weekend.

I would still be interested in any replies to the q, local vs organic.

Many thanks,

Fiona