How much does eating locally-produced food help the climate problem? What are the other potential environmental and social benefits of eating locally-grown/produced food? Do you have a food garden in your school or at home? If not, do you want one?
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Bishop O'Dowd in California, USA has a huge garden that we call the Living Lab. We have chickens for eggs and LOTS of veggies. Economically, its relatively sustainable because he food is cooked and sold to students 
Buying food from local farmers markets can also decrease our carbon footprint. Growing food at home can also help decrease our carbon footprint. We get food from all over the world and this really increases our carbon footprint. I think that the best way to reduce our footprint is by growing produce locally and when we buy food, to make sure that it is grown in a place that is relatively close to us.
Often, local farmer's markets are not a viable option for lower income families as their products cost a lot more. Additionally, growing food at home is difficult because it requires a lot of time and space that many don't have. However, I do agree that most schools should have gardens; it works very well for Bishop O'Dowd.