Dangerous ideas in Food can be a really daunting subject to write about.  Where does one start?  One could address the issues of the effects of eating the wrong foods.  Or how about who grows, harvests and processes the food we eat.  All these subjects have had major outings in the past decade.  Who do you believe?  Do you have direct knowledge or opinions about the dark side of food in America. Would you like to have some say in the matter? The following are ideas that deserve some deep discussion and follow thru.
It’s easy to bemoan the plight of the illegal workers who have worked in this country for over 50 years.  But are you willing to grow a garden yourself?  Do you think it is enough to throw money the way of non-profits to create community gardens in the bad part of town?  Would you form a food coop and do all the legwork to locate and buy local food for yourself and a few friends?  How about building a greenhouse in your backyard and putting some chickens in it over the winter for your own fresh meat?  Would you study the outreach of the Farm Bureau and wonder
why there are so few family farms left within mass transit access of population centers?  How about wanting more 4H clubs doing animal husbandry or garden projects with inner city children (of color)?  And even seeing them display and win awards at a county or state fair?  One successful farmer/author was bemused that the best farmland had been paved over by roads, but maybe it would still be there underneath some day to be found again!  How ironic that new gardens are being recreated on top of pavement in neighborhoods that have totally run down within 50 years.  Cities, towns and villages in Europe have stood and have vibrant working buildings over 300 years old. With busy farmmarkets downstairs and a couple alleys over.   Why can’t we do that?  Maybe we can.  Please join me at sporeprint this winter to actively discuss and implement projects that deal with these issues.