The Local Food Revolution, an article

Eaters, consumers and readers--
Another brief post tonight to tell you about a good overview article written by John Ikerd, professor of Agrictultural Economics at the University of Missouri.  (Ikerd is also one of the main "experts" in ana Sofia joanes' latest documentary, Fresh: The Movie.) Ikerd helpfully outlines the origins of the sustainable/local food/nutrient-rich food movement that is currently sweeping across the U.S. as I type.  He also touches on the "certified organic" vs sustainability debate before delving into some brief case studies of local food practitioners and various co-ops that are taking off.

If you've been following our blog, then you know that the farmers @ Miller's are big proponents of locally grown, nutrient-dense, sustainable food, though we don't necessarily champion the USDA's certified organic label.  We think our duty to God, our community and ourselves is to gently nurture our ecosystem and provide nutrient-dense food for our community; the label is almost beside the point.  Ikerd puts some economic and sociological logic behind the Miller's Farmers' mission statement!

http://web.missouri.edu/~ikerdj/papers/Indiana%20--%20Food%20Revolution.htm

I hope you enjoy!  Feel free to add your comments on the blog.  Debate is good!

As fellow soldiers in the local food revolution we remain,
Your Farmers @ Miller's Orchards