Steve Willford
10/03/2018 7:12 AM
Knowing who produces food ensures you have fresh healthy food. Buying food locally helps the individual and community.
Steve Willford
POINTS TOTAL
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- 150 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Steve's actions
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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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Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
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Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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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 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?