A hundred years ago, all food was organic, local…
““A hundred years ago, all food was organic, local, seasonal, and fresh or naturally preserved by ancient methods. All food was food. Now, less than 3 percent of agricultural land in the United States is used to grow fruits and vegetables, which should make up 80 percent of our diets.””
About This Quote
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A century ago food was organic, local, seasonal, and fresh; now only a tiny fraction of US land grows fruits and vegetables, which should dominate diets.
In simple terms: Food used to be local and fresh.
Key Takeaway
Promote local, seasonal eating.
Themes
food
agriculture
local
organic
diet
Mood
concerned
motivated
optimistic
Type
Food:1
Fruits and vegetables:1
Years ago:0
Food Food:0
Food Organic:0
Food Percent:0
Percent Agricultural:0
Percent Diets:0
When to use this quote
- home cooking
- farmers markets
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
- restaurant sourcing
Key Concepts
sustainability
nutrition
food systems
history
health
Questions to Reflect On
- Why has local produce declined?
- How can we shift consumption?
A Different Perspective
Changing diets is complex beyond agriculture.