Virginia is for…locally grown food?

All politics is local, as Tip O’Neill well knew — and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is pushing Virginia businesses keep it local when buying foodstuffs, as well.

“During business events at the Executive Mansion, recruiting activities, and foreign trade missions, I am constantly incorporating Virginia’s best known products, including ham, seafood, peanuts, and wine,” he said. “Locally grown Virginia products taste better, and, just as importantly, they help create good paying jobs for Virginians statewide.”