Eating Local
During the last few years there has been a great movement all across the country (and even in other countries) for ”eating local”. More and more people have begun to realize that food trucked cross-country not only loses nutrients, but does not taste as good as locally-grown food – not to mention the environmental impact trucking great distances leaves.
Small Farmer’s Markets have been popping up in cities and towns, and many cities have encouraged “community gardening” by promoting the use of abandoned vacant lots for gardens.
In my local community there are about 5 or 6 of these Farmer’s Markets – many of whom offer organically grown produce and meat. Most of the 4 and 5 star restaurants in the area buy from these markets so that their patrons can enjoy the benefits of ”eating local”.
But, for those of us who are unable to plant a garden, what to do? I believe a partial answer lies in Indoor Vegetable Gardening!
’til later
Barb
Uncategorized | Barb January 20, 2009
By Robyn, December 4, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
I have to agree about the loss of freshness no to mention the germs and bacteria that has been introduced into our food supply over the last few years is frightening.
And, there is nothing like the satisfaction of growing your own food.
Love your site and look forward to reading more!
By Clay Franklin, December 5, 2009 @ 12:27 am
I totally agree that eating from the farmers market provides much better nutrients and also sends a message to the “big” growers that we prefer organic and naturally grown local food.
By Robert Nelson, December 5, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
I also agree that buying local is a win, win, first for the farmers and also for the buyers(fresher, possibly organiclly grown),& more likely to have less impact on the enviroment.)
By Alex, December 5, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
I love buying local produce and do so every chance I get.
I real fave is to get fresh unpasteurised milk which I can only get once a month.
Buying and eating local rebuilds a connection we need with the land