A blog post about Farming
Ms. Haiku
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I read Mark Bittman's blog, and he referred readers to this blog
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-calcook6-2010jan06,0,6888223.story
What do you think? Makes sense? Doesn't make sense? Right on track? Too far one way or the other?
I don't have a problem knowing what farmers are going through to make a living. I wished there was more discussion within the blog that directs readers to learn more about food policy. I've read books about it, but I would think it's a good part of any food culture discussion.
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-calcook6-2010jan06,0,6888223.story
What do you think? Makes sense? Doesn't make sense? Right on track? Too far one way or the other?
I don't have a problem knowing what farmers are going through to make a living. I wished there was more discussion within the blog that directs readers to learn more about food policy. I've read books about it, but I would think it's a good part of any food culture discussion.
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The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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How we as individuals can change the food delivery/growing business:
CSA's make local fresh food more affordable for those who cannot or choose not to grown their own. I belong to a local CSA run by Old Order Mennonites. They grow fabulous food without the use of pesticides and their carbon footprint is small I would imagine. It's about $17/week for a single share and it's more than my husband and I can eat so I share with coworkers and family. Awesome food!
Community gardens are great for getting people together and it's all good when the children are taught how to grow fresh veggies and fruits. I believe as more people demand fresh local food, the supply will evolve to meet that need. That being said, the large agribusinesses will ultimately need to make adjustments in their production if more people are buying/growing local.
High fructose corn syrup is in just about everything on the shelf and becoming a leading cause in health problems (diabetes and obesity) and last year mercury was identified in it, according to one article I read. King Corn documentary on PBS is a must see.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kingcorn/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-f ... up/AN01588
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/ ... corn-syrup
I am simplistic. I believe that the food choices you make drive the system and you are at the wheel. Where do you want to go?