Eating locally-produced food is very important in preventing climate change. Not only does it limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from transporting foods to the house, but it also has many benefits on the environment. For example, organic and home grown foods do not use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, which use fossil fuels. Instead, locally produced foods are natural and do not require the use of any fossil fuels, which negatively impact the environment. In addition, local gardens are extremely useful in preventing global warming because of their ability to sequester carbon in the soil. Instead of emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, these gardens store carbon in their soil and keep it out of the air. Lastly, home grown foods do not include genetically modified organisms, which can potentially harm the environment. By focusing on the natural production of food in gardens, we can promote a natural and clean lifestyle, which would ultimately benefit the environment and prevent further climate change. My school has a very large garden, which  we call the Living Lab. We grow many varieties of fruits and vegetables in addition to other types of plants. Although I do not have a garden at my house, I think that it is very important to start one because of the many positive affects it can have on the environment.

I agree 100% with your analysis!! At my house we grow a variety of foods, ranging from tomatoes and blueberries to kumquats and strawberries. I identify with all of the points you mention, not only is having your own garden extremely beneficial to the environment in that no pesticides or fossil fuels are used, but growing your own food is also more fun, tasty, AND cost-effective. In his article (cited at the bottom), Neal Templin of the Wall Street Journal talks about how vegetable gardens have become super popular because it reduces the grocery bill and promotes healthy eating, they're so popular that even Michelle Obama herself is participating in the trend! He gives the example of planting green beans. He estimates that for every $1 you spend on seeds, you make around $75 dollars worth of crops, which is more green beans then you know what to do with! Overall, I think more people should consider growing their own foods because it's an environmentally friendly,  cost-effective and fun way to reduce climate change and eat yummy food at the same time!
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