Finding-the-Best-Local-Foods--Montgomery-College找到当地最好的食物-课件.ppt

1、Finding the Best Local Foodsby Sally ZimmermannQuestionslWhy are local,sustainable foods better?lDo they cost more?lWhats involved in eating seasonal?lHow can I find a local,sustainable,family farm?lShould I join a CSA?lWhat can we do at MC to support local,sustainable foods?What to look forlComes f

2、rom within 150 mileslSafe,sustainable farming practicesPastured animalsOrganic,natural,biologicalBiodynamic,integrated,permaculture IPM-for local fruitlNon-sustainable farming practicesGMO/GE seeds and feedToxic pesticides,chemical fertilizersAnimal drugs including growth hormonesFactory farms or Co

3、nfined Animal Feeding Operations(CAFOs)Benefits1.Nutrition 2.Taste 3.Supports our local economy 4.Connects us with our food and the seasons5.Community6.Accountability and traceability 7.Food safety and food security 8.Preserves open space9.Environment and watershed10.Genetic diversity and wildlife 1

4、1.Preserves small local farms for future generationsFAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lConsiderYour pocketbookYour healthYour environmentAnimal treatmentFAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lFinding money for foodTrack all your expenses lSpreadsheetMake an overall budgetlPrioritizeKeep tracki

5、ng and fine tuningFAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lGetting the most nutrition for your dollar AvoidlEating outlVending machineslPrepared beverageslValue-added foodsFAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lGetting the most nutrition for your dollarTipsDirect purchaseQuantity discounts,bulk purc

6、haseSeasonal abundanceSecondsWork for farmer,get paid in“food”FAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lGetting the most nutrition for your dollarSpend your money where it matters mostlAvoid certification labels,do your own researchSmall farms usually dont get certifiedlSome fruits/veggies are more li

7、kely grown without pesticidesDirty dozenlThe higher up the food chain,the more toxins concentrateSpend extra for organic dairy and meatFAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?lGetting the most nutrition for your dollarThink inexpensive nutrient dense mealslGarbage soup(real bone broth with leftovers)

8、lLentils,ricelPastured eggslOatmeallCheaper,less tender cuts of meat(pot roasts,organ meats)FAQ 1-Isnt eating local more expensive?GroceryGiantOrganic GroceryMOMsFarmers MarketTakomaFood ClubNCFCApples(pink lady)$1.89/lbBrix 15.4$1.99/lbBrix 14.0$1.99/lbBrix 14.0$.78/lbBrix 15.6Ground Beef$4.99/lb$6

9、.99/lb$6.50/lb$4.00/lbEggs$2.39$4.19$3.50$3.50Sweet Potatoes$.99/lbBrix 9.0$1.99/lbBrix 11.6$1.79/lbBrix 11.1$1.00/lbBrix 14.0FAQ 2-Isnt it harder to obtain local food?Initially,yeslSourcesSearch internet,ask friends lLogisticsHelp each other,share pick-up Ultimately,maybe a little,but benefits incl

10、udelGetting to know a farmerlLearning about foodlBeing connected to your foodFAQ 3-Doesnt eating local require more preparation time?Initially,yeslThere is a learning curveUltimately,nolYou can prepare something in the time it would take to go out to eatFAQ 3-Doesnt eating local require more prepara

11、tion time?lAdviceMenu planning lOld way-find a recipe,then purchaselNew way-purchase,then find recipe&improviseBulk up-front preparation lWhole chickenlSoupMenuslReuse favorite dinnerslLeftovers for lunch(or breakfast)lA roast chicken can evolve into a few different mealslGrab and go foods apples,nu

12、ts,cheese Ways to obtain local food1.Grow your ownBenefitslReduced food costslFreshness(taste and nutrition)lConveniencelFresh air,sunshinelConnects you with nature(and your neighbor)lFun,rewarding and exercisePossible drawbackslNo timeHerbs,perennials lSmall yard?Grow vertically,container garden,sp

13、rout,fermentlDeer and rabbits?FencePlants and seeds lOpen pollinated seedslNative plants lPurchase from companies not associated with GMOsWays to obtain local food2.Community gardensExampleslStart onelJoin an existing oneBenefitslCommunity!lReduced food costslFreshness(taste and nutrition)lFresh air

14、,sunshine and connects you with naturelFun,rewarding and exerciseWays to obtain local food3.Food clubsDefinitionlA group that works together to purchase foodAbout my food clublOur sourceslPurchase in bulk(restaurant pricing)lMeet every other Tuesday nightlEveryone volunteerslWeb-based softwarelBenef

15、itsWays to obtain local food4.Community Supported Agriculture(CSAs)How they worklYou get a box of food(produce,meat,cheese)once per week for about 15 weekslA“produce share”-around$500,feeds 4 or 5 and can be split lEarly-bird discounts and add-on optionslPick-up locationsFarmer benefitslSince everyt

16、hing is“pre-sold,”they have capital lThey can focus on farming instead of marketingConsumer benefitslLess expensive than a farmers market lCSA boxes get filled before other saleslYou become part of the farm-newsletters,tours and eventsWays to obtain local food5.On-farm(most close for the winter)Pick

17、 your ownlLeast expensivelTry to avoid weekends and MondaysDirect-saleslSignificant discounts for bulk purchaselMany require you to pre-order,some offer“early birds”lSome have group drop-off locationslSome have apprenticeship programs Roadside stands lMarkets associated with orchardslLook for ones t

18、hat grow their ownWays to obtain local food6.Farmers marketsUsually you meet the farmersBest selection when market opensBest values when market is about to closeBring a large bagFood stamps,cash and credit cardsFree samplesIf you want something not offered,ask Prepared food,seasonal plants,and speci

19、alty items“Producers only”marketsWays to obtain local food7.StoresMost selection,priciest The smaller stores carry more(and better)local food than the larger chainsAsk stores to carry your favorite local foodsIdeas for Local Food at Montgomery College1.Local food club2.Direct food purchasing and hig

20、hlighting itlApples,local pizza flavors3.Weekly farmers marketlCSA options,students work for food credit4.Community garden5.Composting6.Farm tours7.Cooking classes8.Lecture series9.Break projects10.Class projects11.Harvest crews and lunchOn my websitewww.montgomerycollege.edu/szimmermanlTodays Power

21、PointlMy noteslMy favoritesSearch tools for farmers markets,family farms,CSAs,and organic foodFamily farms-including pick your own and roadside marketsFarmers marketsStoresPlant and seed sourcesBooks and moviesOrganizationsWebsites lMy e-mailSummarylVote with your pocketbookSupport local,sustainable farmsSupport direct farm-to-consumer sales lStart graduallylInvolve otherslKeep learninglEnjoy!Questions and comments