Ken Meter: Building A Local Food Economy: Part 1
As the pendulum has swung toward a globalized economy, more people are realizing the huge costs associated with the singular pursuit of maximizing profit, employing cheap labor, and ignoring environmental concerns. A shift is underway to promote sustainable local economies, in part, a necessary response to increased fuel costs, and global warming threats. Creating a local food economy means valuing the production of healthy foods, creating sustainable markets for farmers who produce the food, and livable wages for farm workers who toil in their fields. In part 1, Ken Meter, of Crossroads Resource Center, defines a strong food system, and why it’s so important.
Related: Kitchen Literacy- 1; Community Alliance with family Farmers;
Bill McKibben: Deep Economy
Related: Kitchen Literacy- 1; Community Alliance with family Farmers;
Bill McKibben: Deep Economy
September 24th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
[...] farmer, they are looking for many different markets to sell their food. This is the basis of a local food economy, where the farmer supplies a valuable commodity and service, and the community, as a whole, [...]
October 19th, 2008 at 10:55 am
[...] oil, not to mention significant diet-related public health concerns, maybe it’s time to start building local food economies. The young city of Damascus may well consider such an option for its future. See also: Urban Land [...]