Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Eating Locally or Eating Regionally?????


-picture taken at Williamsburg Farmer's Market during one of Rachael and Melissa's recent visits

The Eat-Local Backlash

I agree with Josh and Ellen from Charlotte who posted this link on their blog about eating locally in Charlotte. The article The Eat-Local Backlash is worth reading from beginning to end.

"What often arises in the food-miles debate, I think, is a false dichotomy: local vs. long distance. But the most attractive model might be a regional one. McWilliams touches on it, albeit vaguely, with a mention of a "hub-and-spoke system of food production and distribution." Crucially, he clings to the notion that Western consumers can continue to commandeer the globe's bounty perpetually, season be damned...."

I'll be anxious to see what you think.

1 comment:

Rach said...

Wow! What a powerful piece. I think we are more regional eaters as well, as much of our produce and food comes from Richmond and other outer reaches of the "local" range.

(Glad you like the sign!)