<p>Wondering whether it’s worth it to splurge on the locally raised beef? What about those organic carrots? New in the Chelsea Green Guides series, <em>Sustainable Food: How to Buy Right and Spend Less</em> helps the average shopper navigate the choices, whether strolling the aisles of a modern supermarket or foraging at a local farmers market.</p><p>This down-to-earth, casual guide—small enough to be slipped into your pocket—answers these and other questions for the shopper:</p><ul><li>What are the differences among organic, local, fair-trade, free-range, naturally raised, and biodynamic foods?</li><li>How affordable is it to subscribe to a CSA farm—and what are the advantages?</li><li>Is it better to choose wild Alaskan salmon at $18.99, or the Chilean farmed fish at $11.99?</li><li>What cooking oils can be sustainably sourced?</li><li>How can a food co-op increase access to, and affordability of, healthier, Earth-friendly foods?</li><li>Where can you find sustainably produced sugar, and are there any local replacements for sweeteners from faraway lands?</li><li>What do the distinctions between shade-grown and trellised coffee mean?</li><li>Is shark okay to eat? How about mackerel?</li><li>Why is the war on plastic bags so important?</li></ul><p>Sustainable eating just got easier.</p>