North Georgia farmers encouraged people to “eat well, buy local” Saturday, the first day sustainable food farms in the area were open for public tours in the inaugural Georgia Mountains Farm Tour.Sponsored by the Soque River Watershed Association, the tour featured sustainable local food farms, gardens and restaurants all throughout the North Georgia region, including Habersham, White, Rabun and Stephens counties.Those touring had the opportunity to learn about sustainable and organic agriculture and try foods made with local produce and prepared by local chefs.“Being able to tour farms and see how they work makes the choice to eat organic foods something other than just the latest trend,” said Alice-Ann Mayor, who was in town from Union County for the tour. “I love seeing what sets food like this apart, then being able to eat it at a local restaurant and taste the difference.”Mayor’s husband, Reed, agreed.“There’s something to say about knowing where your food comes from nowadays,” he said. “Walking around farms like this is just applicable to everyday life.”People in attendance also had the opportunity to buy food fresh from the farms.