Did you know that only 10% of the fossil fuels used in the world’s food system actually goes into production? The other 90% goes into packaging, transporting and marketing. In North America the food comprising the average meal travels 2,400 km from place of production to the table. If you are aiming to become more self-sufficient and less dependent on the high cost of food that has travelled thousands of miles to the marketplace then consider starting a vegetable garden. Continue reading →