Local Food And Wine
Locavore Movie TrailerJust a generation ago, people worldwide traveled less than 10 miles for the food they ate. Now, the average conventionally grown fruit and vegetable has traveled 1500 miles before it rests on your plate.
Many of us have realized that we're not just sacrificing taste, but our health and well-being as well. Why sacrifice nutrition and deliciousness of the food we eat when the solution is as simple as sunshine - Eat Local!
The Locavore Movement, or Eat Local, is not anything new. It's just back in fashion. And thank goodness, because it's what makes good sense... and it's in very good taste!
A few months ago, Locavore The Movie was released. You can watch a bit of it HERE. And listen to the Locavore Song here:
These youth are part of a sprouting segment of the population, including twenty-somethings and upward, who are embracing the Eat Local habit. A recent Washington Post article said,...
They're part of a growing pool of young, educated, politically motivated workers drawn to farming. Books such as bestseller "The Omnivore's Dilemma," in which Michael Pollan championed the local food movement, are sparking interest in sustainable agriculture, or small-scale farms that embrace humane and eco-friendly practices. Such operations are getting a boost from Community Supported Agriculture, a system that lets customers pay in advance for a weekly share of a nearby farm's crop; the number of members participating in CSAs grew 50 percent between 2007 and 2009.The Organic Consumer's Association says it's a matter of social justice, as well as peace, health and democracy. READ MORE HERE.
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The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Many farms offer subscriptions for weekly baskets of produce. Check with your local farmers to see if they have this CSA service and then sign up! Take a look at this map here at Local Harvest to see where there's a community farm near you.
Why Local?
At its roots sustainable farming benefits the local community and local economy. It also supports the environment by enriching the soil, protecting air and water quality, and minimizing energy consumption.
According to Sustainable Tables,...
Small, local farms are run by farmers who live on their land and work hard to preserve it. They protect open spaces by keeping land in agricultural use and preserve natural habitats by maintaining forest and wetlands. By being good stewards of the land, seeking out local markets, minimizing packaging, and harvesting food only when it is ready to consume, farmers can significantly reduce their environmental impact. In fact, studies show that sustainable agricultural practices can actually increase food production by up to 79%.These are all very good reasons to make friends with your local farmers and forage for local food finds!
