In this network of individual members and local/regional groups of Locavores we are working together with Collaborative Initiatives across the Nations to address the local and regional need for reform of state farm policy, and focused on fair trade and land use reforms.
The group aim to will create opportunities for citizens and leaders to meet, discuss, and find common ground on sensible long-term reforms to the state's land use, fiscal, and governmental policies, and to educate and engage policy-makers in collaborative efforts to implement and promote small farms and fair trade practices. The project is being developed and implemented by network of various local and regional partners.
This reliance on long distance food damages rural economies, as farmers and small food businesses become the most marginal link in the sprawling food chain. Long distance travel also creates numerous opportunities along the way for food contamination, and requires the use of artificial additives and preservatives to keep food from spoiling. Food transportation also contributes to global warming, because of the huge quantities of fuel used for transportation. A typical meal bought from a conventional supermarket chain - including some meat, grains, fruit and vegetables - consumes four to 17 times more petroleum for transport than the same meal using local ingredients.
Start buying local, and fair trade products whenever you could afford to. This would be the most significant personal changes you can make to help the environment and your community. At Global Network for Local Food, we aim to help you make eco-friendly and sociologically ethical food choices.
Please join.
