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Subject: [Livingontheland] Eating
Seasonally Charts
Found this from the Sustainable Table website.....maybe it
will help with the seasonal eating discussion. The graphs show the
season beginning / ends and peak times
Although not all states are
listed, this might give folks an idea of what's "in season" in their general
region
threefeathers
An important part of buying local is making an effort to purchase fresh
fruits and vegetables when they are in season in your area. Although today's
global marketplace allows us to buy foods grown virtually anywhere in the
world all year round, these options are not the most sustainable.
By purchasing local foods in-season, you eliminate the environmental
damage caused by shipping foods thousands of miles, your food dollar goes
directly to the farmer, and your family will be able to enjoy the health
benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Buying seasonal
produce also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to
experiment with seasonal recipes. And it simply tastes better!
Look below to find out when produce is in season in your area. Even if
you don't want to change any of your eating habits, you can at least make sure
to buy local produce when it's available, rather than purchase the same type
of food from 3000 miles away!
For an added challenge, try to eat most foods only when they are in
season, or
can/jar seasonal food in order to eat and enjoy it all year
round.
In order to know when produce is in season in your area, we've compiled a
state by state listing of web sites that list seasonal food.
Click on your state to find what products are in season in your area. We
are searching for listings for all 50 states, but have been unable to find
available lists for everywhere. If you do not see your state listed, try the
state closest to you. Chances are the seasons will be very close, if not the
same.
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the truth when they hear it? And how do you inform people when they
refuse to believe the truth?
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