Have fun and save the planet

Dear friends this message I got in the daily e-mail newsletter. Thought of sharing it with you... March 14, 2008 Have Fun And Save The Planet Think Globally, Eat Locally We all know that our planet needs our help right now, but we often feel unsure about what to do, where to make an effort, and what will really help. The good news is that we can heal the planet on a daily basis simply by buying and eating food that is grown locally. Food that has been transported long distances doesn�t contain much life force by the time it gets to your kitchen. Making a commitment to shop, buy, and eat locally is not only a very important part of creating positive change, it can also be delicious fun. One of the best places to begin the adventure of eating locally is a farmer�s market. Stalls brim with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on nearby farms. Not only is this good for the environment, it�s good for the farmers since they benefit from selling directly to the consumer. The consumer benefits, too, from the intimate experience of buying food from the hand of the person who grew it. In addition, the food is fresher and more diverse. In supermarkets, particular varieties of fruits and vegetables are favored due to their ability to survive transport to a far destination. Alternately, at a farmer�s market, you will find versions of the fruits and vegetables you know that will surprise and delight your senses�green striped heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, white carrots, and edible flowers, just to name a few. Make an effort to buy as much of your food as possible directly from local farmers. You will become one of a growing number of people eating delicious food to save the planet and having fun doing it.

hi sriniketan,

actually for this purpose a scheme was introduced few years ago by Tamilnadu CM by name "Uzhavar Sandhai". where in farmers can sell their harvested vegetables directly to the public.

this did not work in metropolitan city like Chennai. but i have seen one "Uzhavar Sandhai" in Ambattur still functioning. in certain sub-urban areas you can find this market. but do not know how profitable and successful it is.

Thanks for the info !