If you are an environmentalist and you eat food, this post is for you!
We are all in a fight against unsustainable food systems that damage our planet and poison our bodies. It can be hard to know where your food comes from, and if it was grown in an Earth-friendly way.
So, when it comes to getting the best food, healthy and safe for Earth, the best way is to do it yourself.
Plant a Victory Garden!
Victory gardens were popularized during World War II in an attempt to reduce pressures on the public food supply, which was strained by the war. Women and families were encouraged to plant vegetables, herbs, spices, and to can food for the winter.
Our current globalized, industrial food system is not so strained by the current war, but there is still cause to plant a "Victory Garden." The fight is not with other nations, but with the big and nasty industrial model that supplies Americans with the majority of their food.
Gardening is not just for your grandma!
Planting a garden is not just a way to combat the system, it can be a source of pride and enjoyment as well. It is a long standing cultural tradition, a knowledge that should have been passed down from previous generations. Somehow we missed the memo... But it is not too late! Look for a group in your community that is actively gardening and join them. There is much to learn about growing produce, and it can't all be done in one season. But the sooner you get out there and try, the closer we are to victory.Here are some things to check out if you want to learn more about why we should grow gardens, or why the industrial food system is harmful.
http://www.takepart.com/foodinc
http://www.urbanorganicgardener.com/reasons-why/
Peace, Love, and Good Food
