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Food & Hunger

What did you learn about dietary choices from using the footprint calculator? Now imagine that you could translate what you learned into an effective societal policy on food- what would it be? And how would this policy effect the need to alleviate world hunger?

925 million people on earth do not have enough to eat according to the FAO [Food and Agricultural Organization]. That's almost 1 in 7 inhabitants of our planet!




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LeilaC

To reduce money spent and to be healthier you should grow a garden.  Growing a garden is a cheap way to save money. Instead of buying vegetables and fruits, you can buy or save up for more necessities. When you grow your own food you know what is on it and you can make sure there are no chemicals.  At home gardens don't just help you it also supports pollinators and reduces air pollution. Many big corporations use chemicals on their food. These chemicals affect the environment around it. Making your own garden helps pollinators get more food and a place to live. So when you grow your own food you help the environment, yourself, and pollinators!

Dezi-sjrstate

I completely agree. Growing your own garden is one of the best ways to save money, stay healthy, and help the planet. When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you control what goes into your food and avoid harmful chemicals often used by large corporations. Gardening also supports pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are essential for a healthy ecosystem. Plants in your garden help clean the air and reduce pollution, creating a more sustainable environment. Plus, gardening can be relaxing and rewarding, offering both physical and mental benefits. It’s a simple yet powerful step toward a greener future.

AllergicToThyme-sjrstate

I think while this is a fantastic idea, unfortunately organizations restrict this a lot. For example, my HOA prevents the growing of food gardens and fruit trees. Even as a renter, I am unable to start my own garden because of renting restrictions. Some people also simply don't have the space or the time. If we want to promote growing our own food, we need to vote in the way of equal pay/affordable homes (to promote more home ownership), better work hours, and anti-HOA laws.

ifwi

what about those who don't have homes?

Dezi-sjrstate

i feel like those who dont have a home could maybe try to do a communtiy garden maybe at a near by park

picklesthecat

I agree with the idea of  for some people who don't have a home to make a community garden, but lots of things come into factor, where would they get the seeds, where would they get the water for the seed, where would they make,e the garden, will they get permission to plants a garden where they want it, would there be a good spot so people don't trample the plants or steal the food, will the plants get enough light? I'm not saying its a bad idea I'm saying it s a good idea it just might be harder than just planting some seeds and calling it a day.

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