[peachy]

The book is good. However, it really talks about it more from a bigger city perspective. i.e. in Vancouver, it would be much easier to find other options than if you were in a small town such as yourself!

If I think of anything, I'll let you know. But I think it's just a matter of asking around for you. And doing as many farmer's markets/growing stuff as possible. Finding different alternatives for stuff.

Which small town are you from?

[3plus3]

I live in a very small town in Virginia. I live about an hour away from the closest city. We have some farmers. And the grocery store that I work at has about 75% off their produce from local farmers,but that is it. Nothing else

[peachy]

That's actually really good. The fact that 75% of the produce is from local farmers sounds astounding to me.

Bottom line, I say do what you can. Every bit helps. =)

[Priscilla]

Wow, someone wrote a book about the way we do things in the country? And they are making money from it? Cool! Buying from your neighbors has a multitude of advantages. Less packaging, less preservatives, better tasting food, and support our local farmers.

[3plus3]

I agree. I am going to start buying their produce when I need it. I still wish there was somewhere local for my eggs and milk, but so far there is not.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by peachy

I just started reading this book. Basically, it's about 2 people that have vowed to eat organic and locally. They were astonished that most food on our plate has travelled more than 1,500 miles. Why can't we buy locally? Maximum 100 miles.

It seems like a nice read. And extra nice as there are a lot of references to my hometown Vancouver.

Maybe of interest to some of you out there....

I think I'd really like this book! It not only sounds good to read, but it also
sounds like a good practice to get into. There are a LOT of produce items
that are grown within 100 miles of me, I know.

[peachy]

Yeah. And the good part is that there is a real human element to it. For example, you get the emotional aspects of what these people are feeling, etc., that was quite fascinating to read about. And the great part, it's not a tough read. It flows and it's not long.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by 3plus3

I live in a very small town in Virginia. I live about an hour away from the closest city. We have some farmers. And the grocery store that I work at has about 75% off their produce from local farmers,but that is it. Nothing else

This sounds like an amazing number, so you're lucky in that. If I'd have to guess a percentage for my supermarkets around here, I'd have to go with more like 10%. Maybe 8.

[Mick]

What is the name of the book?

[peachy]

It literally is called the 100 mile diet!

Here's a linke to Amazon to show you the book!

Amazon.ca: The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating: Books: Alisa Smith,J.B. Mackinnon