April 1, 2008
Beat Back High Food Prices!!
When I was a young boy, most families in my hometown had a victory garden, or an allotment, as they’re called by the British. At that time they were used to help the war effort, in as much as food shortages were quite acute. By 1945, it is estimated, 40 percent of the food grown in this country was turned out on these small family plots. This allowed the big farms to feed the troops and also helped to keep rising food prices in check due to food rationing which was in effect at that time.
Anybody who has grocery shopped recently has noticed the price increases in all the food now available in your supermarket; milk, eggs, produce and fruit are all starting to skyrocket in price. This is a trend that will probably continue due to the demand for biofuels plus greater demands from India and China and other emerging countries for more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Nowadays large-scale farming is rather difficult in our urban landscape; however small-scale production works because it is so dynamic and flexible. A small-scale farm such as your backyard will fit it with your abilities and will not require […]
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