Becca Hawkins
4/08/2019 3:27 PM
Building resilient communities and supporting local farmers inspire me to continue to source locally for food items.
Becca Hawkins
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO30locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Becca's actions
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Becca Hawkins 4/17/2019 1:08 PMMy teammate Erin sent me this fascinating article about expiration dates. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/food-product-dating/food-product-dating. -
Becca Hawkins 4/17/2019 1:06 PMI built a garden bed & cages around it to keep the bunnies out.-
Erin Gately 4/18/2019 10:15 AMYay! Do you have bunnies where you live????
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?