With a country filled with distributing and importing goods from long distances, we forget the pleasure and positives that come with producing food from our own hands. Almost all of Americans consume processed and genetically modified food. According to Time Health over 60% of Americans eat ultra-processed food. It is a huge part of culture and society. Unfortunately many Americans are oblivious to the negatives of consuming and buying  these products. Processed food are found to be detrimental to health through its high trans fat levels. It also has on effect on the environment through carbon dioxide emissions from transportation. Although processed food and GMOs are convenient and abundant they have quite a few of negatives.
Growing your own food own your own has so many positives. Fresh food that is grown without the exposure of preservatives taste is so much better. Through personal experience there is a distinct difference in taste between a fresh apple to a apple bought from Safeway. The fresh apple just has that flavor aspect that trumps the apple from Safeway. N ot only does it taste better but their are not any health afflictions in doing this. There is no need to worry about damaging trans fat entering your system. Also the extreme pleasure in growing your own food is beyond satisfying. It is safer for the environment and promotes individuality and a proactive nature within communities. I would fully enjoy of having my own garden through my experience and recommend everyone to get one.