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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Volunteer at a WWOOF Farm
I recently stumbled upon a program called Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or WWOOF for short. As a volunteer for WWOOF, you would live alongside the farm host, helping with daily tasks and experiencing life as a farmer, then in exchange you will receive free food and board. The movement links volunteers with organic farmers and growers in 210 countries around the world. I think this is an amazing opportunity because it promotes cultural and educational experiences for people who want to immerse themselves in different ways of life around the world, while also maintaining sustainability. If I were to take part in this program, I would be most excited to learn about the various local foods unique to each area and how they are prepared.