As a concept, I have no problem with producing and consuming locally-sourced items, provided it is economically efficient.
Obviously, one can’t grow tomatoes in New York, in November, without a green house, however, one can grow tomatoes on their porch, deck, patio, balcony, etc, during the summer. The same would be true of lettuce and other types of produce.
Personally, I don’t see this as a solution for any grand problem, rather, it is an option for reducing personal dependence, where possible. If I don’t have to spend money buying lettuce and tomatoes during the summer, I can use that money elsewhere.
Also, let us not forget the Victory Garden.
If it makes economic sense, generally speaking, I am for it.
Agreed. I like that I know the farmer that raises my meat. The animals are born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in my county. It’s a little more than Walmart, but it’s grassfed and antibiotic free.
Like all policies out of the left,
the issue isn’t the issue.
For the sheeperal, knowing that they are “good people” for “caring” is enough. It doesn’t require any further analysis once that goal is achieved.
The best way to ensure that local produce makes economic sense is to allow a free market - i.e. the Government must not mandate that we use local produce, nor must it apply subsidies or tariffs.
Otherwise we end up in Venezuela.
I’m generally with you, given the caveat that it’s a personal choice I’m expressing, not one I’d force on anyone else.
I’m actually willing to pay a premium for something not that economically efficient if it means keeping local businesses in business, and retaining knowlege of things like farming in my local area. If tshtf at some point, it’ll be local farmers etc keeping me and my family fed, not Big Ag.
But again, a personal opinion and choice.