Hannah Diane1/18/2022Farm to table is a movement that promotes locally grown, and/or organic food. The idea is that our meals should be based on where we live and what we eat. By eating home-grown foods, we are able to support the local community and prevent food miles from polluting our environment. With the rise of farm to table, it has been easy for consumers to change their lifestyles by becoming more active in their food choices. However, there's still more work to be done in order for us to truly have an impact on our planet. Here are some ways you can help promote farm to table in your community.
We are finally seeing the farm-to-table movement in major cities. The movement was started by chefs who wanted to make the best ingredients possible to offer their customers a more flavorful dining experience. This led to the idea of offering food from local producers and seasonal ingredients, which is now seen in many restaurants across America. The farm-to-table movement is just one example of how businesses are making a shift from mass production and capitalism towards sustainable practices that meet the needs of people, animals, and our planet.
The movement focuses on the importance of nutrition. It closes the gap for mass produced and processed ingredients. Fresh ingredients not only clean up the reputations of dirty dining but redeems restaurants worldwide when implementing farm to table concepts. Fresh food is replacing fast food. It's time for the U.S. to tune up their kitchens with what customers are asking for! Local food farms are essential for food safety and satisfaction.
Many people are only aware of the environmental and health benefits that farm to table has to offer. It is one of the most sustainable ways of living in the modern world, but this trend also has a significant economic impact. Farm to table is a trend that many people are adopting because it allows us to have access to fresh, healthy food all year round as well as supporting local economies. Food waste costs about $220 billion per year in landfills, and farm to table can drastically reduce that cost.
This trend has also helped with reducing greenhouse gas emissions because it helps farmers use fewer inputs like pesticides and fertilizers. Farm-to-table practices also help with reducing water use by 3%. Finally, there is a 99% chance that our food will not be genetically modified or engineered.
A farm to table movement put the power of business back into the hands of the people. It takes away from gentrification of distribution. With recalls, health technology, and nutrition discoveries, diets are no longer one and the same. As unique as every soul on earth is, so are our pallets! We break down food differently and all have dietary requirements to enhance our minds and moods! Lifestyle is about having choices. In the year of 2022, there is no excuse for us to be stuck in the stale ages!
Food service for the future relies on wholesome hands and the hearts that deliver our food. Farm to table can link local farms with local kitchens to really make a difference in nutrition. When food sits around it collects germs like dust. Additives act as a filler to prevent these pesticides but do not digest naturally in our bodies, leading to obesity sure--as well as a load of other health conditions found in modern medicine studies. This movement makes food our medicine. Business becomes better because there is one less middle man between us and the plates we serve.
Major food corporations and key decision makers need to take responsibility for their impact on society and stop fueling this global health crisis. The food industry has created a system that is getting increasingly more complicated, with less and less natural ingredients in our food. Many non-organic foods are laden with chemicals that can be harmful to our health. Many foods claim organic but hide behind "natural" additives to preserve freshness.
In turn, this has led to an epidemic of health problems with no clear solutions. What better solution than an underway movement to transform our food habits for everyone's sake? Putting in the effort is all it takes. With a population starving for connection in cuisine, propelling nutrition in a digital world will spread like viral wildfire! So long are the days of hydrogenated oils; hydrating into health is the future of the food system.
Farmers have been operating sustainably for centuries, but there is a new approach to farming that's catching on. It's called farm to table, and it helps farms use less chemicals and fertilizer while providing consumers with fresher food. With less production and factory farming, there is little carbon footprint. Locally sourced means less travel. Delivery costs diminish and profit increases. The effect on both the economy and environment are exponential. Local farmers may stop fearing and start fighting for their foothold in the distribution industry.
Farm table restaurants utilize space and scenery. Being born in Kansas City, there was an apple farm we would go to when the stars somehow aligned. I only remember going on two occasions as a child but when we would the fresh apple fritters after flittering through the trees to the table enchanted my imagination. No child has the attention span to eat but to engage in imagination at a meal makes a memory that lasts a lifetime. Over twenty years later, I can recall the exact hue of the ambiance of that apple farm.
The health and environmental benefits of farm to table are many. Farm to table diets require fewer resources, as well as less land. They don't use chemicals or artificial preservatives because they use all local ingredients and direct their food miles to the maximum extent possible. A farm-to-table diet can help protect the environment by reducing carbon emissions and waste. In addition, there are several health benefits that come with eating a farm-to-table diet including increased immune system function, reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and asthma.
When we eat farm fresh as opposed to factory fresh, there is no room for spoil. A farm fork does not have to go as far as a ferry! With history of trade wars and the current state of imports and exports given current events, it is no wonder farm to table is the new move!
There are few things more important to our health than eating fresh, wholesome foods. They are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients that can help keep your body healthy. Unfortunately, it's hard to find the right ingredients in your area. Most of the time you'll have to drive a long distance to find them and that can take away from your quality of life. If you live in an urban environment or simply want a new challenge, then you should consider starting a small farm where you grow all of your own produce from seed. It takes time and effort, but it is well worth it for the variety of food options available to you and the amazing health benefits that come with it. It's only fair to start taking after our own health. Make farm to table your new truth or dare!
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