I live in a rapidly developing area (ugh) and miss seeing all the fields when I drive now. I try to buy local as much as I can and when I do there is a lot of satisfaction in doing it; not just because of the sociological implications, but also because its nice to know where your food is coming from. *Seems to taste better, too.
I could really go for some sweet corn now but have to wait until late July/early August.