Increasing numbers of scientists, policy panels and experts (not hippies!) are suggesting that agricultural practices pretty close to organic — perhaps best called “sustainable” — can feed more poor people sooner.
Sustainable Farming Can Feed the World?
The oldest and most common dig against organic agriculture is that it cannot feed the world’s citizens; this, however, is a supposition, not a fact. And industrial agriculture isn’t working perfectly, either: the global food price index is at a record high, and our agricultural system is wreaking havoc with the health not only of humans but of the earth.
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Ruth DeFries’ new book describes humanity’s incredible success at expanding our own food supply.
Summer is a great time to get local food in the city, because in a while, all of the city’s Greenmarkets will be open. This guide lists all of the Greenmarkets in the city.