When I was younger a majority of the food that was consumed in my household were bought at the grocery store. As the years have passed my family has strayed away from the supermarket when purchasing meat, fruits, and vegetables. During the summer there is nothing better then eating local sweet corn with a good "free roaming" hamburger.
While reading the Pollan article I understood the economics that go into the farming and agricultural industries. I have been exposed to these industries since I was younger but never really thought of the economic impact. My dad raises pigs for slaughter and my sister raises a pig for 4-H. Until they started raising the animals I never thought about the cost of feed, the cost of equipment needed, and the cost of vet care for the animals, if they need it. After reading his article I really thought about all of those costs and I wonder if my dad and my sister actually make a positive profit off of the animals.
While reading the Berry article the one thing that I found interesting was his list of how to be a responsible eater. On that list it says "Learn the origins of the food you buy, and buy food that is produced closest to your home." My family does this with the meat we buy, as stated above. We also do this with fruits and vegetables by purchasing them from a local farm. I feel better knowing where exactly my food is coming from.
Overall both of these articles allowed me to connect the information into my real world. I enjoyed both of them.
While reading the Pollan article I understood the economics that go into the farming and agricultural industries. I have been exposed to these industries since I was younger but never really thought of the economic impact. My dad raises pigs for slaughter and my sister raises a pig for 4-H. Until they started raising the animals I never thought about the cost of feed, the cost of equipment needed, and the cost of vet care for the animals, if they need it. After reading his article I really thought about all of those costs and I wonder if my dad and my sister actually make a positive profit off of the animals.
While reading the Berry article the one thing that I found interesting was his list of how to be a responsible eater. On that list it says "Learn the origins of the food you buy, and buy food that is produced closest to your home." My family does this with the meat we buy, as stated above. We also do this with fruits and vegetables by purchasing them from a local farm. I feel better knowing where exactly my food is coming from.
Overall both of these articles allowed me to connect the information into my real world. I enjoyed both of them.
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