Reach for hand tools instead of fossil fuels

To the Editor:

I believe that understanding ones’ carbon footprint is helpful in knowing how to live each day. We can all see our footprint when we travel by car and put gas into the tank. It turns out that one of the big ways we can effect our carbon footprint revolves around what we eat, where it comes from and how not to waste it. Having a plant-based diet helps to not only to give one a healthier life, it also will cut methane emissions — a powerful greenhouse gas.

Growing our own food provides connection to the earth, gives us fresh, delicious food that is seasonally celebrated and not wrapped in plastic.  There is no transportation cost. Vegetarianism aligns us with the world and its population. Just two billion people can eat like typical Americans with their meat consumption, while with the same grain, ten billion people can be fed. Hand forking the garden soil, maintains the soil integrity, builds soil, captures carbon and is easier. Making use of compost and returning it to the soil is a satisfying process of seeing how the Laws of Nature work…full circle.

During World War II Americans grew Victory Gardens and produced 30- 40% of the country’s food supply. It was good for the people and nation then and can be done again now. 

We have endeavored to reach for hand tools instead of fossil fuels at Sun Farm and suggest that fossil fuels be rationed. Please join us. 

Amy C Wilson

Port Wing