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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I think eating locally has many benefits, including ones that don't involve climate change. When we eat locally grown foods, less is wasted, and communities grow closer. I don't have a home or school garden, but that is definitely something I would want to get.
I agree so much! I think that local eating is a great way at brining communities closer by working together towards a common goal, and I would definitely recommend a home or at school garden. I personally have 2 gardens at my home where we grow various vegetables and fruit that we use in our meals, we also have local areas about 2 miles away that grow fruits like strawberries when they are in season, instead of buying them from a store we can get them exactly where they are grown without pesticides. My school also has multiple composts and a very large garden used to grow items used at our cafeteria, these are all things I would recommend trying if possible in an effort to help lower emissions and harmful effects on our environment.
I agree with this. I think that homegrown food or locally grown food can help reduce CO2 in our atmosphere. If foods are grown locally, less transportation is needed to transport these products to supermarkets and stores. Growing your own food can also reduce CO2 emission and also save money. My family and I grow our own rosemary, basil and lemons. It is very helpful and easy to get these foods by just walking to my front yard. We don't need to drive to the store and burn gas. It is also good to know that our food is fresh and that it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals. A friend of mine used to have chickens and she would get fresh eggs every week without having to drive anywhere. Homegrown food is a very good idea because it is convenient and saves time, money, and the environment.
I agree!! Homegrown or locally grown produce can really help make a dent in the CO2 in the atmosphere. The smaller distance between farm and table means the smaller amount of transportation needed to move the food. Its great to know where your food comes from, so you can know it is fresh. My family shares a few fruit trees with my neighbor, and I love knowing that the fruit I'm eating is chemical free and fresh. Locally grown food is great for the environment because it saves fuel and money.