Teri Padgett
4/24/2019 4:59 AM
I really like working in the earth and growing my own food-self sufficiency
Teri Padgett
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.4locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Teri's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Action Track: Social Justice
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 15 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun 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?
Teri Padgett 4/24/2019 4:59 AMThis has helped me to lose weight and to monitor what my children are eating -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Teri Padgett 4/24/2019 4:58 AMWe are struggling with our water right now so this is a difficulty but we are pulling together to ensure clean water for the students -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Teri Padgett 4/24/2019 4:57 AMBecause its a habit and people hate change-its also a billion dollar business and would be hard for people to let go -
Teri Padgett 4/24/2019 4:57 AMI have switched to a vegan diet for the most part and love it! I am also learning to garden