Locavore

"a person who attempts to eat only foods grown locally"

I understand the benefits of eating locally, but I don't think I'd be able to do it.
I like to eat fruits and vegetables in the winter.
Although, it would be a worthwhile quest to try eating locally over the summer.
Especially since I consider myself an environmentalist.

Similarly, I find myself unable to buy and eat only organic foods. By organic, I'm referring to foods grown without pesticides which sounds pretty solid in theory, but the use of pesticides is something I'm willing to compromise on in the name of perfect-looking fruit.

Is it a problem that I'm only willing to eat apples that aren't bruised? Yes, but as of right now, I don't see that problem being solved anytime soon.

A few weeks ago, I asked a person sitting next to me who was eating an apple if he had washed that apple and reminded him that apples were basically doused in pesticides. To which he responded in the following manner:

1.) an angry glare

2.) a statement along the lines of, "This apple is locally grown and organic."

I don't understand why people hate me so much; I was just trying to be helpful. Furthermore, simply because an apple is organic and locally grown doesn't mean you don't have to wash it. The apple is still dirty, and I'm sorry I'm pointing out your insecurities?

So, that story doesn't necessarily support or refute my opinion, but merely points out the inability of some people to answer questions.