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Hi, naturens subscribers - I have been thinking since Feb 21st a lot about my grocery purchases and how what I buy and what I eat impacts upon th e earth. Probably some of you have read the 100 Mile Diet series of books (first published in 2005.I just now Googled it, feeling guilty for buying asparagus and strawberries. Now I feel even worse. This series written by J.B. MacKinnon <http://thetyee.ca/Bios/J_B__MacKinnon> and Alisa Smith <http://thetyee.ca/Bios/Alisa_Smith> details their commitment to only eat food produced within a 100 mile radius of their home. Here in Nova Scotia a group called Spirit Nova Scotia has formed to do something to alleviate the huge environmental footprint left by importing exotic foods year around. The next meeting will be in the Antigonidsh area 17 May. Contact Ralph Martin at the Agriculture College for meeting details. The goals: 1) Appropriate regions to develop specific "beacon" projects. We welcome your suggestions and ideas for implementation (I have concerns regarding over packaging. Also for creating sustainable fisheries. Joan) 2) Develop a focus on Farmers Markets in NS and use farmers markets as leverage points to achieve our Vision: To have rich top soils, resilient and thriving farms, and fresh, local, healthy food for Nova Scotians * all with a small environmental footprint. We will engage individuals and organizations in community networks * rural and urban * to participate in bringing this about. Is this a topic for naturens? I think so. Cheers, Joan
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