Read the following sentences. Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers is
good for the health of the environment, the health of our
bodies, and the health of the economy.
Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers
benefits the environment because the fruits and vegetables
do not have to be transported very far.
Less transit means less fossil fuels to pollute the environment.
Our bodies benefit from eating fruits and vegetables
produced by local farmers because the produce retains more
vitamins than produce that was picked days or weeks earlier.
We derive health benefits from fruits and vegetables
produced by local farmers because preservatives and waxes
are often not used by small farmers.
Local economies will benefit if we buy from small farmers
who have trouble competing with big corporations.
Use referents and transitions to connect these sentences together
into a coherent paragraph.