The Eat Local Movement
The phrase, Eat Local, was originally coined to promote local grown agricultural products of Oregon farmers. Today, it symbolizes a nationwide movement to increase awareness of our food delivery system and the foods we eat -- from economic, environmental, social, health, political and cultural perspectives.
Diggin' Shoreline's Role in the Eat Local Movement
Diggin’ Shoreline is committed to increasing awareness about food through our work in educating, networking, sharing resources and building community gardens. Our focus:
- Teach others the benefits of organic food grown locally.
- Create giving gardens to provide fresh, organic produce to food banks.
- Help people in our community, especially our children prepare & appreciate the food we grow.
- Share knowledge to help each other grow successful gardens.
- Help turn underused land into gardens of fresh organic food to help feed each other.
Food For Thought
Here are some topics to explore as we learn together more about the food we eat, how it’s grown, and ways we can help assure food sustainabilty for future generations:
Here are some topics to explore as we learn together more about the food we eat, how it’s grown, and ways we can help assure food sustainabilty for future generations:
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Air Pollution
Animal Welfare Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotics Biodiversity Certified Organic vs. Organic Climate Change Drinking Water Pollution E-Coli |
Food Additives
Food Freshness Food Irradiation Food Safety Food Travel Distance Fossil Fuel Consumption Genetic Diversity Genetically Modified Seeds Heirloom Plants Hormones |
Hunger & Poverty
Industrial Feed Content Family Farms vs. Factory Farms Pasture Raised vs. Feed Lots Pesticide Use Rain Gardens Soil Restoration & Planet Sustainability Sustainable Agriculture Worker Treatment |