Alternatives Quote by Joel Salatin
“Just because we can ship organic lettuce from the Salinas Valley, or organic cut flowers from Peru, doesn't mean we should do it, not if we're really serious about energy and seasonality and bioregionalism.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sustainable Food Systems, Joel Salatin, 2018
Shipping organic produce far away harms energy efficiency and local ecosystems; prioritize seasonal, regional foods.
In simple terms: Buy local, seasonal produce.
Support local, seasonal agriculture.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant sourcing
- policy advocacy
- community gardening
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reduce your food’s carbon footprint?
- What incentives could encourage local farming?
Market demand may still favor distant produce.