What the heck is a localvore?
Omnivores are people who eat meat and plants.
Herbivores are people who eat only plants.
What are localvores?
According to the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) of Vermont, localvores are:
" people committed to eating and learning about foods grown close to home.". Most localvores commit to eating foods grown and produced within 100 miles of their home. Many grow a large portion of their foods themselves. The idea is that if we eat more food grown close to where we live, less fuel is needed to transport the food which not only cuts down on fuel costs, it's also better for the environment.
If you're interested in more info on this topic, check out: http://www.nofavt.org/localvore_articles_list.php
My local area is sponsoring a 7-day localvore challenge later this month, asking people to commit to eating only foods grown and produced within a 100 mile radius for those 7 days. They're starting with a potluck dinner this Sunday evening, and I plan to attend. I strongly support farmer's markets as a way to encourage the local farming economy and enjoy absolutely fresh foods.
I'll post more about the pot luck and the challenge itself later this month. Meanwhile, here's a challenge for everyone reading this post: find out about localvore groups in YOUR area, or even start one yourself!
Herbivores are people who eat only plants.
What are localvores?
According to the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) of Vermont, localvores are:
" people committed to eating and learning about foods grown close to home.". Most localvores commit to eating foods grown and produced within 100 miles of their home. Many grow a large portion of their foods themselves. The idea is that if we eat more food grown close to where we live, less fuel is needed to transport the food which not only cuts down on fuel costs, it's also better for the environment.
If you're interested in more info on this topic, check out: http://www.nofavt.org/localvore_articles_list.php
My local area is sponsoring a 7-day localvore challenge later this month, asking people to commit to eating only foods grown and produced within a 100 mile radius for those 7 days. They're starting with a potluck dinner this Sunday evening, and I plan to attend. I strongly support farmer's markets as a way to encourage the local farming economy and enjoy absolutely fresh foods.
I'll post more about the pot luck and the challenge itself later this month. Meanwhile, here's a challenge for everyone reading this post: find out about localvore groups in YOUR area, or even start one yourself!
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