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Originally Posted by rhetorical
I have a victory garden and it is amazing how much you can grow in a small space. It saves money, but more importantly, I know where the food is coming from. It may be gm, I have no idea. But next year, I am going to be more careful. Why not when you are doing it yourself. I also live right beside about ten farmer's markets which is amazing. I got involved in this because of the taste of the food and it just kind of spun out of control. Trust me, I am not some kind of wierd food nazi, but we eat better and feel better now.
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I don't usually manage to make it to the farmers' market - mostly 'cos I am so often out of town at the weekends, and that's when I would be able to get to one. TO the best of my knowledge, we only have one locally. We do have a local organic/ co-op delivery program that I used to use - the farms were listed, and an order would be delivered every week or every other week. I've been wanting to get back to that, but frankly, haven't been able to for various reasons.
The garden is even more problematic with my recent travel schedule as the XY is crap at remembering to water plants. He can handle the critters 'cos they "talk" to him and stuff.
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Originally Posted by rhetorical
It also says something when we can't spell the full name of a company. I am sure you have thought about that. It kinda reminds me of McCarthy. Its a creepy feeling when you lose your freedom inch by inch and nobody says a word. However, big tobacco took a huge hit because of consumer action. And this industry needs no elections. You vote each time they scan a barcode of your purchase. Small steps, but it is growing. Wal Mart is selling organic food because of customer pressure. It is the only reason that Wal Mart sells a product.
Restaurants are watching programs like Gordon Ramsey and Jaimie Oliver and all the best joints around here are doing the local produce thing, from little cafes to fine dining. In Europe, the provenance of all the meat and veg are listed in most places. That is a start.
There is a lot of food out there that is killing us. Listing origins and ingredients gives you the choice without imposing on others. It is a most simple solution to what I think is a serious problem.
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I try to support restaurants that use local foods where possible, too. That is one of the benefits of travel - I get to support organic local agribusiness - and one of my favourite bits about San Francisco.