Wal-Mart Sees Financial Benefits of Buying Local

Wal-Mart announced this week that it is partnering with North Dakota’s Tri Campbell Farms in an effort to show that it is working harder to buy produce from local growers. In the deal with Wal-Mart, the family-owned Tri-Campbell will provide homegrown potatoes to stores in the North Dakota region. In a release about the deal, the VP for perishable foods – Bruce Peterson, says, “We understand that consumers want to purchase quality products that help support the local economy and we’re proud of our ability to bring wholesome, home-grown selections to our customers in North Dakota. This commitment not only allows us to offer fresh, quality selections but also generate savings on distribution costs that we can pass on to our customers.”