Gregory Fulkerson

GreenDragons

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Gregory's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.

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Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

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Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 6 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Gregory Fulkerson 10/18/2018 1:28 PM
The invisibility of farmers keeps them vulnerable to the harsh realities of agricultural and commodity markets, contract farming arrangements that are hard to sustain, or are generally bullied by agrifood businesses. Direct sales from farmers bypass so much of what is wrong and broken in the conventional food system. Knowing the farmer creates a social obligation that is not extended to those who remain hidden from view.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Gregory Fulkerson 10/18/2018 1:24 PM
Self-sufficient food production operates outside of the formal economy, providing people with the ability to sustain themselves independent of the conventional system. The global peasant movement shifts the focus from selling commodity crops back to growing food for consumption and then sales, which offers a more sustainable future. In wealthier countries, the intentional community movement also encourages food sovereignty. I think everyone should strive to produce something they eat, even if it is small.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Gregory Fulkerson 10/18/2018 11:27 AM
Meat is a status symbol, but I think culturally North America is coming around to a more sophisticated menu--some vegetarian meals are so delicious that people often don't realize. It is important to share great recipes and knowledge for finding adequate protein sources.

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Gregory Fulkerson 10/18/2018 11:25 AM
Loved hearing the CGHK Environmental Speaker! Great ideas for dealing with climate change challenges! I am now more confident in the potential of solar than has ever been the case.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Gregory Fulkerson 10/04/2018 7:55 AM
Walking to work--its about 2.5 miles one way, so great exercise, though it takes a while. I like listening to music on the way.

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