Food Quote by James Colquhoun
““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
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.
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