Food for Thought

"In the Unites States, the Leopold Center pointed out that the typical American prepared meal contains ingredients from at least 5 countries. It found that the average total distance for three meals who ingredients were sourced and eaten in iowa was about 1,200 miles, compared with almost 12,600 miles if those ingredients were brought in from outside the state from conventional sources. Suddenly, the incredible journeys being undertaken by food were becoming clear, highlighting the worrying fact that the global food supply relies heavily on fossil fuels."

from the book Moveable Feasts.

We can make an effort to eat more local foods. They will taste better. That alone is a reason to support local farmers.