Time to Start Growing Your Own Food?
Think food shortages only happen in other countries? Think again and welcome to U.S. food rationing. The two largest warehouse retail chains are caught in the middle of growing food scarcity fears and are now limiting how much rice customers can buy. And with oil making new highs, the trend could continue and even accelerate. Because food is one of our basic necessities, NPD suggests you consider growing at least some of your own food.
There are many options including
a home garden for those in the country,
a roof garden
or barrel garden
In addition, you could join or start a community garden project
and in the meantime go to farmer’s markets and purchase your food direct as well as purchasing a weeks supply of food from local farms or natural food stores that offer Community Supported Agriculture programs.
- Posted on April 25, 2008 in Catalysts, Everything Green, Self Care, Sustainability |
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Sonia Nordenson said:
Jun 17, 08 at 1:22 AMYes, it’s time. This grow-your-own-food message, along with the locavore idea, has definitely made its way into the Zeitgeist. Back to the land–again! Reminds me of the ’70s when I used to work at The Mother Earth News, only now there’s more of a sense of urgency.