Animation - Food Rules according to Michael Pollan
Excerpts from Michael Pollan’s talk. This video was made for the short film competition called out by the RSA.
GRACE Communications Foundation
food transportation
Rethinking Local Food Distribution: Revolution on Three Wheels
What’s big and yellow, has three wheels, hauls a quarter ton and is poised to revolutionize small-load urban transport? Answer: the cargo tricycle!
Toward a More Energy Efficient Food System
Ever think about how much energy goes into your food? In the U.S., it takes about 10 units of fossil energy to produce one unit of food energy.
Food Security & Food Access
Food security comprises several different components, including food access, distribution of food, the stability of the food supply, and the use of food. Food insecurity is part of a continuum that includes hunger (food deprivation), malnutrition (deficiencies, imbalances, or excesses of nutrients), and famine. Learn about the reasons for it, the results of it, and what can be done about it.
Local & Regional Food Systems
A sustainable food system requires robust networks of local and regional food production and distribution. Learn what local food is, why it's important, and how you can support its production.
Local Food Hub - Solving the Distribution Issue
Local Food Hub has two arms: a distribution warehouse in Ivy, Virginia; the second, an educational farm in Scottsville, Virginia. The farm is certified organic with two farm managers, three apprentices and this summer, interns from Charlottesville High School who helped out at the farm three days a week. Emily explained that "many of them did not like it at first, but they get a lot out of being out on the land and seeing where their food comes from."
Water Topics
Find out more about how water is a part of your daily life through your habits inside and outside of your home, the food you eat, the products you buy and even energy use.
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