J. Scott Angle and J. Alex Kelly Your Turn April 16, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET When you pour Florida milk on your cereal and sip Florida OJ as part of your morning ritual, you’re making economic and national security decisions. Buying local isn’t just a quaint notion of supporting a mom-and-pop dairy or produce stand. It’s a strategic commitment to strengthening the rural economy and reducing reliance on imports in a world where distant disruptions can empty grocery store shelves.