Campaign Earth Challenge

It's that time again!
This challenge is designed to help us lessen the large impact our modern agricultural food production has on global warming. From now on, buy 25% of your produce locally and, when available, organic. Your purchase not only directly benefits your local economy; it minimizes our dependency on fossil fuels, such as oil.
Here is some 'food for thought' on why this challenge is so important:


-It's estimated that most food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,300 miles before reaching the supermarkets, requiring large amounts of fossil fuels.

-Organic farming uses 50% less energy than conventional farming methods. (www.ota.com)

-Modern 'high-technology' farming, which uses synthetic pesticides and fertilizers puts the natural biota of the soil out of work and is responsible for 7% of the carbon that is in the atmosphere (Natural Capitalism by Hawken, Lovins & Lovins).