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RE: Zero Hunger Writing Competition
Think what a difference it would make if in every subdivision, there had to be just one lot that is left bare for a community garden. I know subdivisions these days have TINY lots, but there are still a lot of place, like mine, where the lots are an acre or more. A 1 acre lot set up properly, could grow enough food to provide most of the fruit and vegetables for at least 100 households. Some of these places with tiny lots would probably have to set aside more than 1 lot, but the impact of the environment and on the quality of food people eat would be tremendous!
Yeah, meanwhile people are getting fined for collecting rainwater, growing food on lawns, composting toilets, etc. I think it will take a massive disaster, like oil hitting 200$ and mass food shortages for people to get the point. Until then, I'll just be out here growing enough for 3 families :)
I find it terrible that people get slapped for trying to be more independent. Like the all wise and knowing government (on all levels) is just looking out for their best interests by forcing them to be consumers and support companies by buying the same products they're attempting to collect/grow for free or highly reduced costs. The things that make you go hmmm...I need to go find the tinfoil fashionista post and elaborate on this!