Local sustainable food is a big deal right now… good for your health and good for the environment too. But do you know why? Understanding the issues surrounding our food system will help you to make educated decisions about the food you buy and eat.
rBGH- This genetically engineered artificial hormone is injected into dairy cows to make them produce more milk.
Food Safety – While the newspapers report on only a handful of large outbreaks of food borne illnesses, 76 million Americans suffer from food poisoning each year.
Animal Welfare – Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals raised for food experience terrible living conditions because the majority of meat, dairy, and poultry production in the U.S. takes place in industrialized or factory farms.
Climate Change – The global food system—including deforestation to make way for crops for cattle and cars—is responsible for an estimated one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions. Move over Hummer, say hello to the hamburger.
These are just a few of the issues that are important to understand. Click the links above and you will be directed to a page spelling out the issue and giving you some tips on what you can do to help. The Sustainable Table website is full of information including ways to get involved making changes right now!
Go to the "What can you do?" page for tips like go to a movie, read a book, shop at a farmers market – really, these things make a big difference! Do it now!
Great post Dawn. Thanks for sharing and spreading knowledge.