In these pieces the authors debate whether or not the world has enough food to feed everyone and the short answer is: yes. As we continue to develop the way we grow and make food the answer might change to no. Farmers are now using fish to feed fish and cow to feed cow which takes away from the protein we as consumers can buy and eat. (Lappè 249)
The Ted Talk by Ron Finley he speaks about growing food and the benefits of it. I really enjoyed it because starting my own garden when I move to a house or apartment is a goal of mine. The way that healthy food and planting it as a community can change so much is inspiring. It can be so easy to learn to do is a reason we should all consider starting a garden. An important subject that Finley touched on was getting children to plant produce. This reminded me of FEAST and the great things they're doing to help our community in Asheville by teaching children about food and giving them hands on experience planting and cooking their own food. "If kids plant kale, they eat kale. If kids plant tomatoes, they eat tomatoes." says Finley and I couldn't agree more. If food education was a part of every elementary and middle school imagine how that generation could change their lives and the world.
I agree with you about gardening becoming part of every kid's education - it is important that everyone know how to grow their own food. I don't know much about FEAST, but they sound like they're doing great work to establish this food/agriculture education in Asheville.
ReplyDeleteHaving a garden of my own is a really important goal of mine, as well. My family has always had one, and it was a huge part of my development and identity as a kid. I thought of FEAST, too, as well as the other program I work with, Bounty and Soul. They give fresh produce to people five days a week in Black Mountain, which is a food desert in most parts. They also offer education and recipes for the specific foods each week to adults and children alike. There are a lot of grassroots movements in this area, and I think that it makes us unique and progressive as a community.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to plant your own garden because there are so many obvious benefits to providing your own food. I agree with you about food education being a necessary part of education starting as young as elementary school. It's great that FEAST is giving children that opportunity to learn more about food and providing hands on experience it should be a requirement everywhere.
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