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Greenhouse Growing

ahaGrow — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:56:57 +0000

The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and extending the growing season has set fire to people’s imaginations. No wonder the greenhouse-building industry has recorded phenomenal growth. From construction plans to tools and accessories for greenhouses, individuals are working on all fours to satisfy the increasing demands of consumers who have made building their own greenhouses a top priority. This trend, which started humbly in the 70s, is now a full-fledged endeavor on the part of greenhouse entrepreneurs and “homesteaders.” One greenhouse story told by a woman was particularly moving.

Months before the spring, her husband bought the materials required for building a greenhouse. He planned to attach it to the house. The woman had protested because he was at the same time going through radiation and chemotherapy treatments for his cancer. His wife said he should be resting instead of puttering on shelves and glass and plastic. What he said broke her heart. He wanted to build and finish the greenhouse while he still had some strength left because he knew for a long time that she had always wanted one in their backyard. He said he wanted to see the joy on her face when she started planting her tomatoes or gardenias or whatever else she wanted to put there.

Greenhouses are an extension of our personalities. Most notably, it mirrors our soul and what we want from life. Furthermore, what we want is a steady supply of home-grown healthy food. During these precarious times when terrorist attacks and life-threatening calamities can cast us in the dark indefinitely, we have one thing we can be sure of – the tomatoes and cucumbers that are in the food basket in the kitchen will tide us over should the country go on emergency mode. The sweet potatoes and carrots will be around, and there will be more from the greenhouse to feed our families for a few weeks before things return to normal. Not that we believe that a shortage will ever happen, the country has become much more prepared for any emergency, but just on the off chance. If greenhouses can save our lives, we may, at some point in time, consider the idea of building one soon, the first step towards self-sufficiency.

It is not just a constant supply of healthy food that concerns individuals, but a greenhouse – and building it– can be the source of pure enjoyment and clean fun for everyone in the family. Most greenhouse owners are familiar with the advantages of growing their plants and flowers, prolonging the growing season, and the possibility of heating their homes. And who knows? They could be selling fresh produce in the communities they live in. There are many greenhouse models available. You can choose from affordable to very expensive. You can build a greenhouse by using junk or a plastic film stretched over a rudimentary structure or purchase elaborate metal and glass pre-manufactured sunrooms. Each of them serves the fundamental function of extending the growing season.

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Healthy Farmers

ahaGrow — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:08:07 +0000

Farmers, having difficult jobs, have a longer lifespan than most people. The average 50-year old farmer is sometimes more robust and healthier than the average person. They don’t take magic pills or work out. All of them have this great advantage — they grow their food. If you grow your food, for instance, a vegetable garden, you will save a heap of money. It may not be perceptibly apparent at first, but later on, you’ll see
buying in the market is more expensive.
Did you know that studies have found that gardening is one of the best forms of exercise?

It is not just limited to helping you stay fit; gardening also has stress-relieving effects. It seemingly reduces anxiety and depression.
Health and lower costs are not the only main reasons for growing your food. Albeit, they are the most common. If you are still not convinced, here are four more reasons why having food in your backyard is better than buying from markets.

Convenience – as the famous line of every farmer – what is ripe is for dinner! You probably felt the hassle, stress, and discomfort of taking the road to grab ingredients for your recipes — especially now with the irregular fluctuating price of oil in the world market, which relatively affects you filling up your tank at the gas station. Not only are you spending additional money on your trips, but you are also buying food which is not often in good condition.
Because foods in the market are shipped and transported from far places, the goods tend to be not as fresh anymore.

Taking Full Control – by growing your food in your garden, you have the sole decision of whether to go organic or artificial. It is up to you if you want your food to be GMO-free or grown from heirloom varieties. Nobody will have a say about your decisions. You can eat fresh fruits, vegetables and get herbs whenever you want. It’s the kind of freedom and choice most people sadly don’t have.

Set An Example To Your Family – let your kids know how you do the gardening. Teach them how to do it so that when they reach the age of maturity, they also will try to replicate what their mothers and fathers did. On the other angle, it also paves the way for quality bonding time between parent and child.

Sell It – although you were the one that did all the dirty work in planting your garden, that doesn’t necessarily constitute that it can only be for you. If you have grown a reasonable amount of fruit-bearing plants and vegetables in the neighborhood, why not sell them? Especially when the local market is quite far. Why would people buy afar when they can purchase it from you? It is technically a win-win situation on your part and to your neighbors. You are saving some extra cash while earning extra money.

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How Modern Farming Techniques Deplete Our Generate Of Crucial Nutrients

ahaGrow — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:18:09 +0000

There is a selection of factors present in the area that can impact the nutrient top quality of your fresh produce. For many years customers have required “prettier” vegetables and fruits, so fruits particularly are frequently picked when still eco-friendly as well as ripen on their way to market. This makes them “prettier” yet also brings about a reduction in overall nutrient worth. For example, Carotenoids in fruits increase as fruits are permitted to ripen naturally, on the vine or tree.

Once vegetables and fruits leave the field, they are typically transported more than 1,000 miles to market. The older your produce, the less of those necessary nutrients it has. It’s unknown specifically just how much nutrition loss there is, however specialists say generate slowly loses nutrients when kept in a chilly, dark place for a time period. Some vegetables and fruits are more prone to this nutrient loss and also can shed as high as 50% of their phytonutrients in three to five days.

There is a strong farmer reliance on chemical plant foods as well as a family member loss of topsoil today. Though farmers change much of the shed potassium as well as nitrogen, there is little interest paid to the loss of trace nutrients and minerals. These are the vital foundation to excellent overall nutrition.

Consider icy veggies and fruits as an alternative to fresh. While professionals say fresh is usually best, typically frozen fruits and vegetables preserve even more of their nutrients given that handling as well as quick freezing occurs essentially virtually in the field. And supplements cannot injure. As we find out more and a lot more about the nutrient-depleting methods through which our produce relocations from field to table, specialists state a smattering of vitamin supplements can add restore a lot of what our fresh fruit and vegetables could be missing.

The combination of these aspects together with the too-generous use of chemicals as well as unknown impact resting on your grocer’s racks has on your produce means there is an unknown detriment to your fruit and vegetables.

Definitely there’s no argument that you must surrender fresh produce altogether, however you likewise should not rely upon fresh produce alone for your vitamin and also nutrient requirements.

It’s a regrettable truth of contemporary life. Even when we attempt to return to the wholesome goodness of whole– read, genuine– foods, something is going to give.

Many thanks to the different approaches of modern farming and also transport, also the whole foods we consume are lacking in vital nutrients.

While nobody would certainly recommend switching from a diet regimen abundant in fresh fruits and vegetables to a diet of canned fruits as well as veggies– despite some modern farming approaches diminishing nutrients, fresh is best– it’s vital to recognize why your fresh produce could not be as fresh or as nutrient-dense as you assume.

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Gain Power Over Your Food With an Aquaponic System

ahaGrow — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:34:42 +0000

With the economy going out of control, finding cheap yet qualitative products has become a challenge even for the savviest shoppers. It seems like all prices have gone wild and you have to pay a fortune just to have a normal, balanced diet. Usually, the products which come cheaper are also of lower quality, so you need to sacrifice more for qualitative products. Yet, you can now save lots of money and eat organic vegetables as well as fresh fish from your own farm, your Aquaponic farm.

Aquaponic farming is basically an improved version of hydroponics. In fact, it is a combination between hydroponics and aquaculture. What you do is grow fish in a specially designed tank and use the water from the tank to grow vegetables too. This way you develop a type of farming based on interdependence: the fish have clean and fresh water due to the plant roots, while the plants get their food from the fish tank, without harming the fish. It is as easy as it seems! You will just need to make your Aquaponic system (which can be done by you, with a little help and guidance) and then start growing the fish. After about a month, the water will have enough nutrients for you to start growing your own plants, so you just put the seeds in the water and wait for them to grow. If the fish are happy and healthy, there are great chances that you will have plenty of vegetables and herbs to cook your favorite meals.

The best thing about this system is that once you have built it you can keep it going forever, as it requires minimum investment and effort and gives back even ten times more than you invest, so you will not only have enough food for you and your family, but you will also be able to share it with your neighbors or even start a small business with this type of vegetables. They are all organic and natural, without any chemical fertilizers which may harm people’s health, so you can be sure you can make a great profit out of it!

Anyone can start such an Aquaponic farming as it is easy to set up and even easier to take care of. Even senior people who have a hard time in bending and moving will find this activity relaxing and enjoying.

Why spend a fortune each time you go to the market when you can grow your own organic vegetables and fish in the comfort of your home with little effort and a small amount of money? Stop your market addiction now with the Aquaponic farming system!

Aquaponics Equipment

ahaGrow — Fri, 21 May 2021 04:07:34 +0000

Aquaponics is the most sustainable form of food production. With a small Aquaponics set up, you can easily generate enough food to feed your family. No special equipment is needed, and indeed practically all of it can be bought cheaply at your local hardware store or even constructed at home. Let’s take a look at the Aquaponics equipment you’ll need to start this wonderful venture.

We’ll first start with the fish tank, and this is the largest component of the system. The larger the tank, the more fish you’ll be able to grow and the more nutrients for the plants that will be generated. If this is your first attempt with aquaponics, it is sensible to start small. However, you should get as a minimum a tank that can hold 50 gallons of water (about 190 liters). You can easily construct a tank yourself by using recycled bathtubs, half barrels, etc. If they’re not water-tight, simply line them with EPDM pond liner. The tank will be heavy to move, so just put it in its intended location from the start. You can locate your aquaponics system anywhere as long as it’s shielded from harmful chemicals. In addition, it shouldn’t be in direct sunlight, as this would cause an algal bloom.

The next piece of Aquaponics equipment that you’ll need to think about is the grow bed. The grow bed is where the plants will be rooted and where the conversion of fish waste to nutrients by bacteria will be taking place. The size of the grow bed you’ll use will depend on the size of the fish tank: the more fish you’re growing, the more waste that is generated, and the more nutrients that will be available for the plants. Generally, a volume ratio of 1:1 grow bed to the fish tank is recommended. The Aquaponics grow beds should be about 12 inches deep, in order to provide sufficient support for the plants and to provide enough space for the bacteria to thrive.

The grow bed should be filled with an appropriate medium, a popular one being gravel. Requirements for a good medium is that it is inert (does not affect the pH of the system) and that it does not decompose. Avoid limestone as this leaches calcium carbonate which increases the pH of the water.

In an Aquaponics system, water is pumped from the fish tank to the grow bed and then returns to the fish tank via gravity. For this, you will need a water pump and pipes. Many aquaponics farmers use a timer-operated pump, setting it to switch on for 15 minutes every 45 minutes. This helps to oxygenate the water. When buying a pump, get one that can pump the entire volume of the tank in an hour – this will depend on the volume of your tank. Larger tanks need larger pumps.

November Garden Chores

ahaGrow — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 23:20:59 +0000

When you have had 10 days or more of below 30°-degree nights, what could possibly be left to do in the garden except dispose of the dead? Oh, don’t you worry, we’ll find more work for you.

Perhaps you are fortunate enough to be in an area where you are still babying a good flush of frost hardy veggies. Arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, kale, onions, radish, Swiss chard, spinach, and turnips are all stalwart against early frosts. Kale, cabbage, chard, arugula, and Brussel sprouts for sure, convert their bitter tannins and take on a sweeter flavor due to a frost. These are best left to suffer the onset of early winter.

Plunging nighttime temperatures can be regulated somewhat by mulching and keeping the soil evenly moist like you should be practicing anyway. Of course, root-type veggies are safer from hard frosts than leafy types. It may seem counter-intuitive but watering prior to a hard frost can be enough to keep plants from ultimate death because just a bit of elevated humidity around the plants can protect them.

Mulching perennial vegetables and fruits like strawberries should also be on your “To Do” list now.

•    Asparagus ferns will turn brown and go dormant when they are killed by first frosts. Cut dormant or fallen ferns off nearest to the ground and lightly rake up or use the leaf blower to clean up the remaining debris. Also, do your due diligence to dig out any signs of problematic perennial weeds. In a few weeks after the ground has frozen, mulch over the entire asparagus bed with 4 to 6 inches of mulch, which could be clean straw, chopped leaves, or pine needles. Bear in mind that the mulch added in the fall will need to be removed when spring arrives. If not, the spring spears could grow crooked.
•    Don’t neglect your rhubarb. It is easy for gardeners to take rhubarb for granted because it will grow so faithfully for years, however, rhubarb clumps should be divided at least every 3 to 5 years. Maybe more frequently your patch is overly robust. It is best to divide from the center out. That way the tubers on the outside edges do not get disturbed. Regardless of plants needing to be divided or not, rhubarb roots should be side dressed with a few inches of leaf compost or aged manure.
•    Strawberries need to be covered too but don’t rush it. Strawberry plants covered too early, prior to going fully dormant, will have weaker berry production the following season. They can tolerate some hard freezes. You should cover plants when the ground is frozen to a ½ inch depth. Use 4 to 6 inches of clean straw, which is best for many reasons, but you could use pine needles or marsh hay if you have access. Chopped leaves could also be used but know that they could harbor unwanted fungal pathogens. Never use full or whole tree leaves. They mat and cause damage by smothering the strawberry crowns.
•    Other perennial, woody fruit-bearing plants will also benefit from a good winter side-dressing of mulch. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, elderberry, and others can all be mulched with the same 4 to 6 inches of straw, shredded bark, wood chips, or marsh hay. Again, it is critical to wait for at least two consecutive hard freezes (29°F or lower) before attacking your mulching project for these types of plants. They must be forced into dormancy to be fully protected from later winter temperatures. Make sure to keep the mulch back and away from the main trunks by at least 2 inches to allow adequate oxygen to the crown of the plant. Remember, this mulching exercise is to help keep the root zone evenly moist and to keep it cold, not warm or in other words to prevent damage from freezing and thawing episodes during the plant’s dormancy period.

When we speak of edible vegetable gardens, the most important thing to do this fall is to protect next year’s plants from damaging and deadly diseases. Most fungal and bacterial pathogens can live on pieces of over-wintered garden plant debris. Cleaning up is never fun, but it’s essential!

I have said it many times before, “The happiest gardeners are the cleanest gardeners.”

•    Pull out all old dead or recently frozen plants.
•    Rake up and pick up as much left-over debris as possible.
•    If any of your plants have died or are suspected to have died from the disease in the garden this year, DO NOT compost those. Put them in a separate burn pile.
•    Once you have bare ground add 4 to 6 inches of fresh compost or well-aged manure over the entire garden area.
•    If plants had a high incidence of nutrient imbalance issues this past year, you may want to add 10-10-10 fertilizer at a rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. Then cover all of that with some clean straw or 1 to 2 inches of grass clippings.
•    Now you may rest!

Some of your happiness for next season’s vegetable garden starts this fall. Bite the bullet and be diligent in some of these end-of-season chores and you may very well be able to prevent damaging diseases next year: Article by Totally Tomatoes

Prepping Your Garden before Planting Season

ahaGrow — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 20:48:58 +0000

Timing plays a very crucial role in planting. Any experienced gardener can attest to this. That’s why most gardeners plant during spring. Springtime is the time of rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal for every living organism, including plants. It’s the most opportune time to start a home garden and plant seeds.

You don’t need to rush planting if it’s already planting season. There are some other things you need to handle before planting, like your space and soil. If you consider yourself a novice, you need to ask yourself first – what do I want to plant and how many do I want to plant now?

Planning

Having a good plan before planting is a wise move. The last thing a gardener wants to see is their efforts and time go to waste. It is always a good measure to examine your space first.

Is the available space desirable to achieve the number of plants you aim to plant? You may create a simple sketch of your space. You may also determine the movement of the sun to have an idea what time of the day your spaces are exposed to sunlight. Because some plants need sunlight more and some need less, you can decide where to plant them.

Checking your soil is also an important step before planting. Is your soil conducive for the kind of plant you plan to grow? Most soil is rich with compost, which can be great for planting. On the other hand, there is soil that needs extra attention. If you are using the same soil for some time now, perhaps you need to replace it. As the soil is constantly planted and used, the nutrients present gradually deplete. Experts will always say that even if you did everything to ensure for a good harvest if you overlooked your soil, you are more likely to fail.

Prepping the Garden

As soon as you have ironed out your plans, it is time now to take a closer look at how to prepare your garden for planting.

Remove unnecessary weed grass – remove sod that obscures the area of your soil. Some prefer to dig it out and some prefer to use chemicals. Either way, there are technically no good or bad methods in this department. What is important is that your soil is free from weed grass.

To raise or not – a raised bed is a great strategy to improve the soil. Usually, experts use raised beds if they have poor soil. Raised beds are commonly built out of non-pressure wood, providing tremendous benefits to your plants.

Digging – digging your soil from time to time loosens the soil itself so that roots can easily penetrate under. Before you plant, give your soil a quick spading. You may also add organic matters when digging your soil for optimum results.

These are just some of the basic tips on how to prepare your soil for planting. There are still several articles on the internet for you to read. Remember, you will be the one to plant, see to it that you have enough know-how about garden planning

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Is it Time to Consider Building a Greenhouse

ahaGrow — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:22:09 +0000

The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and extending the growing season have set fire to people’s imaginations. No wonder the greenhouse building industry has recorded phenomenal growth.
From construction plans to tools and accessories for greenhouses, individuals are working on all fours to satisfy the increasing demands of consumers who have made building their own greenhouses top priority.

This trend, which started humbly in the 70?s, is now a full-fledged endeavor on the part of greenhouse entrepreneurs and “homesteaders.” One greenhouse story told by a woman was particularly moving. Months before the spring, her husband bought the materials required for building a greenhouse. He planned to attach it to the house.

The woman had protested because he was at the same time going through radiation and chemotherapy treatments for his cancer. His wife said he should be resting instead of puttering on shelves and glass and plastic.
What he said broke her heart. He wanted to build and finish the greenhouse while he still had some strength left because he knew for a long time that she had always wanted one in their backyard. He said he wanted to see the joy in her face when she started planting her tomatoes or gardenias or whatever else she wanted to put there.

Greenhouses are an extension of our personalities. Most notably, it mirrors our soul and what we want from life.

Furthermore, what we want is a steady supply of home-grown healthy food. During these precarious times when terrorist attacks, pandemics and life-threatening calamities can cast us in the dark indefinitely, we have one thing we can be sure of – the tomatoes and cucumbers that are in the food basket in the kitchen will tide us over should the country go on emergency mode.

The sweet potatoes and carrots will be around, and there will be more from the greenhouse to feed our families for a few weeks before things return to normal. Not that we believe that a shortage will ever happen, the country has become much more prepared for any emergency, but just on the off chance.

If greenhouses can save our lives, we may, at some point in time, consider the idea of building one soon, the first step towards self-sufficiency. It is not just a constant supply of healthy food that concerns individuals, but a greenhouse – and building it– can be sources of pure enjoyment and clean fun for everyone in the family. Most greenhouse owners are familiar with the advantages of growing their plants and flowers, prolonging the growing season, and the possibility of heating their homes. And who knows? They could be selling fresh produce in the communities they live in.

There are many greenhouse models available. You can choose from affordable to very expensive. You can build a greenhouse by using junk or a plastic film stretched over a rudimentary structure or purchase elaborate metal and glass pre-manufactured sun-rooms.

Each of them serves the fundamental function of extending the growing season. Even the question of irrigation can be simple or complex, depending on the desired preferences. Just want to make it a hobby? Why not? Homeowners attach
theirs to their homes. Even schools have greenhouses built by elementary and high school students.
Finally, the wholesome taste of a home-grown tomato! Everyone knows there is a difference. However, it goes beyond just tomatoes. Perseverance, the labor of love, and the sweet anticipation of “harvest time” are what truly matter.

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Say NO to Chemicals – How to Grow an Organic Garden

ahaGrow — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:26:48 +0000

Gardeners recommended that a crumbly and nutritious soil is needed to yield healthy produce. Organic gardeners have done this and have achieved significant consistent results. That’s why before planting, they try to find or create a soil rich in humus – decaying vegetable and animal matter – and thickly populated living organisms.

Worms and bacteria are an essential requirement for healthy soil. They are responsible for breaking down humus into plant nutrients. Using chemicals, according to organic gardeners, interferes with this complex process. In the end, chemical interference destroys most of the organisms in your soil – and your plants ultimately suffer.

Starting Your Organic Gardening

A famous adage says; knowledge is the key to successful organic gardening. Many still discourage the practice of organic gardening for the reason of it being impractical and expensive. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Organic gardening has existed even before our great grandfathers were born.

In growing an organic garden, you need the necessary tools, organic fertilizers, beneficial insects, good soil, and proper lighting. But before that, planning comes first.

Planning – this part is very crucial. You need to assess first the space you have. Consider as well the movement of daylight. As the sun moves, it affects the area differently.

Know what plants you want to grow. If you are not familiar with whether your plant will need more or less daylight and what time of the month is the best plant, have a copy of The Farmer’s Almanac. As soon as you figure out what you want to grow and where to plant, then it is time to get dirty.

Tools – you can never go wrong with having necessary and straightforward gardening tools. Gardening doesn’t have to be that expensive when it comes to tools. As long as it does the work for you, then you are good to go. The tools you might need are a hand trowel, rake, spade, pruning shears, seed trays, watering can, watering sprinkle kit, and, of course, gardening gloves for safety. There is no need to be very particular with the brand name — always go for its use.

Organic fertilizers – an organic garden will be cultivated with natural fertilizers. Necessarily, organic fertilizers are those made from animal and plant compost. Organic gardeners sometimes use fertilizers such as rock phosphate, which, though not made from animals or plants, are nevertheless natural rather than manufactured. The subject of organic fertilizers is vast. Make sure that you invest in reading more about it.

Soil – make sure you have healthy soil. You need to determine what kind of land you have; is it sandy, clay, sandy loam, or loam. Use soil mixture to attain the three primary nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium) needed by your plants. But remember that not all plants can grow on single soil composition. So make sure that you know what type of soil a particular plant will grow best.

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Three Amazing Benefits of Eating Organic Vegetables

ahaGrow — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:01:58 +0000

Regular exercise is not enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A proper diet is still the best method in keeping the body in good shape. For this reason, having organic food in the meal plan is beneficial.

The trend of eating organic Food is slowly increasing. The organic food industry has increased by about 30% in the last year. People are now more informed of the disadvantages of processed and genetically altered food. Since organic Food is free from the touch of chemicals and fillers, which means, more people are attracted to it.

The Three Top Benefits of Organic Foods

Decrease the risk of having Cancer – organic vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants that prevent cancer development. Many studies have backed this fact. Organic foods have more antioxidants than commercial varieties. If the latter does have antioxidants, the ones found in organic foods tend to be more productive.

Organic Food Boosts the Immune System – lab rat case studies conducted to research the dangers of non-organic Food. It showed astonishing results. Scientists discovered an increase in immune system degradation, reproductive dysfunction, Cancer, allergies, toxicity, and more. The reason for this is quite simple — nearly 80% of non-organic foods are genetically modified. Meanwhile, some have been sprayed with chemical substances, altering their original composition.

Organic vegetables contain generous amounts of nutrients. Compounds, such as organosulfur (keeping you safe from major chronic diseases) and isothiocyanates (prevent and battle Cancer), are found in fresh leafy vegetables. By eating these, some will get antiviral and antibacterial agents that will help keep them free from disease.

Better Taste – organic Food tastes better simply because of how they are grown. No chemicals are used or sprayed while they grow. Most produce came from naturally fertilized soil. Moreover, they are sold fresh in the local market. Organic foods are not frozen, shipped, and transported across long distances.

Additional Benefits

Promoting the consumption of organic foods is not only good for one’s health but also good for the environment and the local economy. Companies and corporations, both nationally and internationally, are the ones who genuinely benefit from processed, canned foods. If organic produce were in higher demand, more local farmers could increase their income. Thus, increasing their purchasing power and enhancing their lives.

Organic farming and gardening produce healthy plants, which also keeps the ecosystem healthy. The air will be cleaner and safer to breathe. Small local businesses will also thrive once demand increases. If consumers think about it, buying their fresh foods in the local market perpetuates the local economy, creating jobs, and enhancing a city’s progress.

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