All seemingly great reasons to buy local produce, but you failed to answer his question. How do you know local-joe-schmoe actually has "more pride and care"? I'

All seemingly great reasons to buy local produce, but you failed to answer his question. How do you know local-joe-schmoe actually has "more pride and care"? I've don't buy apples with bruises, despite them travelling thousands of miles. Better for the environment, economy, etc sure, but his questions was purely about the quality of the product.