Each of us takes part in and can influence our food
system. Shifting toward a more local and sustainable
diet doesn't have to be all or nothing.
Some ways to get started:
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Visit a
nearby farmers' market
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Plant
something you like at home - whether it's herbs on your
windowsill, tomatoes in a pot, or a variety of vegetables in
your yard
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Ask for
local foods at your grocery store, and find out what the
store means by "local."
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Try
a restaurant that features locally grown food.
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Buy extra
of your favorite foods when they are in season and preserve
them to eat later
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Plan one
meal a week around locally grown vegetables
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Join a CSA
or herdshare
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Try out
Cincinnati's Climate Protection Plan's recommendations to
eat less meat and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by having
a meatless day once a week.
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Ask about
growing and raising practices to encourage sustainable,
humane ones.
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| Check out
our resources for groups to join or support |
