Eating locally-produced foods helps the environment in a variety of ways. It cuts down on emissions used in food transport, and less chemicals and artificial processes are used. Additionally, it creates a space for plants and promotes clean air. Not only that, but it's good for the community as it can bring people together and create jobs. My school does have a food garden, and I think it contributes to a healthy school environment.

I agree that eating locally-produced food can help cut down on emissions by eliminating the transportation steps that typically cause the release of carbon dioxide, and eating local can create great job opportunities that could potentially be extremely successful long term if more people start eating locally grown food. I think it's really neat that your school has a food garden, and that's a great way to get a hands on experience that also provides insight on how to live more sustainably.