Farm To Table: Embracing Local Eats for Healthier Planet and Plate

Your Kitchen Table

Being mindful of where your food comes from, you not only improve your health but also contribute positively to the environment, local economies, and ethical farming practices.

Do you pay attention to where your food is sourced from?

5 Benefits of Food Sourcing

1. Health and Safety
2. Environmental Impact
3. Economic Impact
4. Ethical Considerations
5. Taste and Quality

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Illuminated Bookshelf: “A significant part of the pleasure of eating is one’s accurate consciousness of the lives and the world form which food comes.”

 Wendell Berry , “The Pleasures of Eating” in What are People For?

 

Tools You Can Use (Resources)

List of organizations that work tirelessly to support local farmers and promote sustainable agriculture.

 Black Urban Growers (BUGS) : BUGS maintains a network and community support to foster Black leadership in food and farm advocacy.

Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) : CIW is a worker rights organization that campaigns for fair food and the rights of agriculture workers.

American Farmland Trust (AFT) : AFT is dedicated to protecting and preserving farmland and ranchland in the U.S.

National Farmers Market Directory : A directory maintained by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (.gov) that provides information about farmers markets, including locations, directions, and operating times.

Farmish app mission is to connect communities with local food sources. Buy and sell garden produce, backyard chicken eggs, supplies, and more.

Food Safety | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) : The FDA's website has a section dedicated to recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts. You can sign up to receive notifications about food recalls.

In closing, sourcing your food locally isn’t just trend.  It’s a meaningful way to support your community, protect the environment, and enjoy fresher, more nutritious meals.  Every meal is an opportunity to connect with the land, the seasons, and the people who grow your food.  So, take the first step toward a more sustainable and fulfilling food journey – one local bite at a time.