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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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Local Food is the Best!

charlieperl

Eating local food is a very significant way to help the climate change problem, and is an affective and easy first step! When you eat and buy food that is grown and produced nearby, it does not have to be shipped very far, which is good because planes, ships, and trucks heavily pollute the environment. Other benefits are that it is great to support your local community!  I have a food garden in my yard, in which we grow tomatoes, lemons, oranges, apples, blueberries, limes, and more! This allows us to eat food that we know is organic and chemical-free, and it eliminates transportation pollution.

SplashofMusic

Agreed! I believe everybody should try buying from local markets. Not only food, but other products such as clothing, furniture, and simple decorations! Many are surprised to see so many farms in the area that they never knew about. Local stores that offer little, homemade objects create their products sustainably and without the overuse of machines. I agree with your statement that these would also help support the community, as customers would contribute to the local economy and therefore bring up the community!

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