Why buy local?
There are four main reasons you should buy locally and sustainably-grown flowers.
Environmental: The negative environmental impacts of the global cut flower industry are staggering. From soil and water pollution due to spraying pesticides and fungicides, to the negative impacts of flying and shipping cut flowers long distances, to the waste produced with plastic packaging – the floral industry contributes substantially to climate change and environmental degradation. Evergreen Floral Alliance Farms are committed to sustainability on our farms and providing healthy, nontoxic flowers to you.
Human rights: Large floral companies are notorious for exploiting workers in developing countries. These workers, often women and children, are subjected to dangerous chemicals, unsafe work environments, long work hours, and low wages.
Economic: By purchasing local flowers, you are supporting a local family. We live and work in your community and small business owners drive a healthy regional economy.
Beautiful and unique: Imported flowers are bred to survive shipping. Our alliance members can grow flowers that would never make the journey, so our customers have options that are not available in the floral markets or grocery stores. Plus, our flowers are fresher, smell wonderful, and are of higher quality than those shipped from far away.