According to arrowquip.com, it states that locally grown food affects the environment because it helps preserve small farmland. When this is established, it can help give a place for animals, insects, and birds to live instead of having land to be developed for industrial and commercial uses. It also states on arrowquip.com that eating locally grown food can reduce food miles, and with food miles reduced, we can help reduce air pollution and cut back on greenhouse gas emissions. At my school, we have a garden in the living lab, which offers many fruits, plants, and vegetables.

I agree that locally or home grown food can be extremely beneficial for the environment. My family has been growing about 40% of the vegetables we eat at home since I was born, and I believe that that is part of the reason my carbon footprint was below the average one for my area. As you stated, it can reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. I believe that everyone who is able to should do their best to grow their own food, whether as part of a community garden, at home, or something else. There are many options, and I believe that it should be an action that is taken across hundreds of communities, as it benefits the environment, animals and humans alike.