Because not everyone owns or operates their own farm, the people who move food from farms to the stores, restaurants and institutions where we eat the food are critical to keeping the food system working. Often the people who move our food go unnoticed; however, without distributors and trucks on the road, not everyone would have access to fresh, healthy food. The outlets selling food to customers play a critical role in sustaining the food system because they source products that keep their communities healthy.
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