Santa Medina
4/24/2019 5:46 AM
Grass feed animals produce better food for humans and their family and communities at large.
Santa Medina
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
Santa's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Santa Medina 4/24/2019 5:52 AMThe education derived from this challenge really opened my eyes to how many things we can do to help our environment. -
Santa Medina 4/24/2019 5:50 AMMy challenges were all a learning experience. Happy to be part of the Freddie challenge. #meverstoplearning. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Santa Medina 4/23/2019 5:23 PMLearning about the quality of food you buy and serve to your family is so important for the well being of those you love and care for. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Santa Medina 4/23/2019 5:18 PMThinking about those that don’t eat one meal per day makes me mire mindful about wasting food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Santa Medina 4/22/2019 11:18 PMEven in agriculture there is a gender gap. Women are not provided the same resources or credit for their work. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
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Santa Medina 4/22/2019 3:20 AMEye opening to learn about all the small things you can do to help the environment.