So much of what currently plagues our species and our planet, is driven by a combination of consumer choices and global socioeconomic and political systems that reward short term gains over long term sustainability. The consequences of the decisions we make of what to put into our bodies starkly demonstrates the interconnectedness between human and … Continue reading A Diet for Preventing Diabetes and Promoting Planetary Health
Making more fresh and nutritious whole foods available to children, and better connecting farms to schools is not just a noble concept, but a necessary and sustainable solution to pressing problems in the United States and around the world. Childhood obesity rates have been rising in parallel with the spread of industrial agriculture, global food … Continue reading Community-Based Farm-to-School Programs: A Sustainable Solution for Diabetes Prevention and Promoting the Local Food Economy
In the United States, great strides have been made in the local food economy over the past decade. According to Congresswoman Chellie Pingree from the 1st District of Maine, “local food was a $8.7 billion market for farmers in 2015. This market does not show signs of slowing down, as USDA estimates that the local … Continue reading LAMP: The US Farm Bill and Supporting the Local Food Economy
