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Chapter 7ORGANIC FOODTaking pleasure in the food we eat makes sense given the number of times we needto do it every day. The food we eat given our numbers has a massive impact on ourshared environment. This includes the vast amount of land used for the purpose,the chemicals and energy used to grow it, jobs, transportation to markets, packaging,super markets, processing plants, waste processing and advertising. Despite the factthat we grow more food than we need to feed all people, many do not get enough tosustain life and die of starvation. Chemicals required to support farming practices inmarginal growing areas are wreaking havoc with wildlife, water systems and humanhealth.It doesnt have to be this way. Growing food organically, minimizing ourconsumption of meat, and transforming consumptions patterns towards localizationis occurring because it makes so much sense. Organic foods have entered themainstream in a big way in recent years. Profits for organic growers are provingbetter and more sustainable. Quality and standards have improved to the pointwhere consistency and availability of organic foods has increase steadily. Here is asimple way to make one of the biggest impacts towards a sustainable future.As weve seen, the Union of Concerned scientist make clear that our consumptionof fruits, vegetables and meats are on the top six list of consumer activities that wemust transform in order to become sustainable. Fortunately, there are many benefitsand reasons to move towards local organic foods.Healthier Safer ChoiceOne of the most shocking realizations Ive become aware of is the high level oftoxic chemical accumulation that comes from eating conventionally grown fruitsand vegetables. It had been my understanding that these toxins could concentrate inanimal meats including fish, chicken, beef and other meats since these were at the123