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"I want a Michigan banana." That's what she said. Also, my local Metro-Detroit farmer's market (Clarkston) has broccoli, kale, tomatoes, squash, and even organic chicken and beef that are far better than anything I can get without driving a half-hour, or better, round-trip to a specialty store.
My family and I take every advantage of walking to the market (saving some CO2 emissions in the process) whenever it's open.
It sounds as though for you, buying food locally is about quality and convenience and not about ecology. I think there is more to why people buy locally than is emphasized in this piece. I don't think it is "primarily about environmental impacts," for most people but it's about eating good stuff.