I'm becoming increasingly convinced that eating locally is more than a delicious indulgence. It's a community good which can only be protected by a community, at all levels. Voting with the fork is a great start, but we've got to be aware of the greater policies that have the potential to profoundly affect our local farms.
One of the best things about the local foods movement has been how citizen-driven it is. That’s also been one of the most unfortunate things about it. A rash of articles out this week remind us that any substantial change in the nature of our food will need to be at the very least supported—and more probably, mandated—by government. |
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This sounds very socialistic. Government mandate on what you eat? What will they do if you don't listen to them , force you to eat locally? Socialism can only be enforced down the barrel of a gun.
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