Eating locally and organically is a win-win for myself and the environment. By eating locally grown food, you are giving money to support the farmers around you, rather than all the big delivering companies. You would get fresher food while lowering your carbon footprint because most of the carbon dioxide comes from all the transportation needed to get to your destination if you eat non-local food. Also, in most of the non-local/non-organic food, a lot of chemicals and pesticides have been used to keep the food in good condition. If we eat local/organic food, it would reduce the amount of harm to our planet, bugs (such as bees), water sources, etc… I have a garden at my school and my home. I believe planting in your own garden is a great way to save money and get good food while reducing your carbon footprint.

In my algebra class I had to do a presentation on showing the difference in carbon dioxide being emitted from food being shipped from across the world and how much was emitted from getting food from a store that sells locally grown food. The difference was very drastic and it showed me how much carbon dioxide is put into the air just so someone can by food from across the globe.  My school (Bishop O'Dowd) grows some of its own food and buys the rest from stores selling locally grown food.

Buying locally grown food is definitely a plus for our environment because, as what has already been previously said above, would help the farmers as well as lowering our carbon footprint. Yet, is there truly a convenient way for everyone to grow vegetables in their backyard? Most people, along with myself personally, would enjoy to have the accessibility of fresh fruits but may not have the time to properly grow the produce. Maybe if there were community plots close in perimeter that people could pay for to take care of their section of crops, it could help cater to the businessmen and women.

I definitely think growing home grown fruits and vegetables are the best option. Not literally at home, but in your community. This will cut down the carbon dioxide usage to transport "fresh" fruits and such. Also, it is a healthier option. When you know where your food is being made and grown, you are more likely to trust snd enjoy it. The main reason is because now a days hormones and steroids are in everything, so they can produce more faster. What do you think can be done to get more people to choose home grown?