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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Growing your own garden or receiving your produce from a local produce place can benefit our environment and our health. It has been estimated that produce travels an average distance of 1500 miles before it is consumed which means the produce needs to been genetically modified to withstand the effects of long term travel. If we cut out the travel, we can boost our immune system, prevent diseases, and ultimately remain healthier. Also, smaller gardens are said to be "less efficient at storing CO2)" meaning you are helping to lower the carbon footprint.
I totally agree with this. By growing our own produce we keep it fresh and simple. We don't have to deal with GMO's or anything harmful to our bodies. In your personal opinion do you think we should dedicate more time and money to agriculture or the urban industry?
I agree I think we should all start growing our own foods. There are tons of positives that come with it like not having to worry about GMO's and you also know where the food is coming from and how old or fresh it is.
also if we all grew our own gardens, we could plant o based the foods e need, instead of mass quantity where most foods get thrown away.
I agree because if everyone started growing their own food it would cut down on the amount of gas used transporting the produce, the amount of GMO's that people eat, and it would cut down on dangerous pesticides used.
Also, if people grew their own food in their gardens or homes it would make better use of how much space each person takes up with their items and purchases, which helps the environment as well as reduces your carbon footprint
I agree with everyone having a garden, I currently have a decent sized one and it has improved our diet a lot as well as reducing our grocery trips. We also know what went into making our food.
i agree we need to grow our own foods
My family and I grow most of our own food or buy it from the farm I work at down the street, and I can clearly taste the difference from long distance imported foods.
Also, if people grew their own food, it would benefit us in other ways than being CO2 efficient. For example, somebody may have a healthier diet if they grow their own food.
We would also be more self-sustainable and we wouldn't have to go to the store as much therefore cutting back on more CO2 emissions.