Avoiding the local trap by Brandon Born and Mark Purcell discusses food systems that adjust to larger scales. The problem with local traps is that it can't hold. Another problem is scale of the food system can conflate the outcome. The article shows ten reasons on why it's best to buy local food. (1) Food that is grown locally tastes better, (2) the produce that is local is better for everyone, (3) there is diversity on local food preserves, (4) there is no GMOs in local food, (5) local family farms are supported by local food, (6) communities can be built by local food, (7) there is open space to local food preserves, (8) the taxes are kept in check, (9) a clean environment and other benefits are supported by local food, and (10) the future relies on local food. Global to Local talks about consumers going towards buying local food. Being an informed consumer, makes you aware on the food and how they're grown. Buying local food tends to be cheaper but better. Joining a community can give you more insight on the food industry. As a worker, you can encourage your workplace by supporting transportation of the public, cut down on waste, and apply standards abroad. For a local citizen, they can create their own community, attend meetings at city councils, and organize cleanups in their neighborhood. For a global citizen, they can create petitions, mobilize voters, have unusual places for registered voters, have your own office to vote, have a phone bank participation, have responses to biased reports, send letters to congress, and have art to express your political views. Piracy by Patent is about the thievery of the neem tree. Essential factors is medicine, toiletries, contraception, timber, fuel, and agriculture.
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I like how you talked about the community aspect of local food. Being able to connect with like minded people and experience where you food is coming from often drives people together.
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