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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Our Home Garden
My dad says we have a home garden because his parents grew up in the Great Depression and it was the cheapest way to feed themselves. While we may not be living in a time of crisis right now, he still insists we carry on the tradition.
There are many benefits that home gardens can bring, such as control of crops. We can control what chemicals and treatments are used in the garden, if any are used at all.
Another benefit is cutting the cost of groceries. If your groceries are in your own backyard, you save a trip to the store and the money you would spend on fruits and vegetables.
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