Be encouraged Quote by Wendell Berry
“Anybody interested in solving, rather than profiting from, the problems of food production and distribution will see that in the long run the safest food supply is a local food supply, not a supply that is dependent on a global economy. Nations and regions within nations must be left free and should be encouraged to develop the local food economies that best suit local needs and local conditions.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Unsettling of America, 1977
Local food systems are more reliable than global ones; they should be nurtured for safety and suitability.
In simple terms: Local food is safest.
Key Takeaway
Support local agriculture.
Themes
sustainability
food security
localism
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- urban gardening
- policy making
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
economics
ecology
community resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you source locally?
- What policies help local food?
A Different Perspective
Global trade can still provide essential resources.
