I will refocus on where my food comes from. Fact: On average, about 50 per cent of vegetables besides potatoes, and 75 per cent of fruits eaten in Canada, are imported. Source
Growing our own, buying locally, eating in-season produce, and the choices we make at the supermarket are vital to food security and an independent Canadian economy. Sometimes our food choices become political.
Today, with the twin threats of climate change worldwide and economic bullying from the US, knowing where our food comes from is more important than ever.
We must become less dependent on imported food, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables from the US. Other trading partners can provide the food we will import in the future. In all areas, we must lessen our dependence on single source suppliers.
Reducing our carbon footprint, preserving biodiversity, knowing where our food comes from, and enjoying the health benefits of gardening is always a win, win, win.
For “growing your own” help, check out the CAM resources below. Find out where Canada’s fruits and vegetables come from here.
CAM Resources:
- Grow your own food | Buy locally grown | Eat in season.
- Grow Your Own – Vegetables
- Growing Your Own Food “Embracing Nature’s Cycle”
- Preserve Your Own Food “ Holy Victory Garden Batman”
- The Carbon Footprint of Food “Diet for a Small Planet”