Blog 3 - - - Class Reflections - Food Video

The movie in class on food supply, and understanding of where our food comes from, made very good points on the impacts on nature and humans. Understanding theses key concepts allow people to be more aware and make healthier choices when finding food. Making the link between healthcare and food supply, put into reality where the actual cost are being generated. If you don’t feed someone today, you’ll be paying for their healthcare tomorrow when they become sick. The poor shouldn’t be fed off the left over’s from the rich, a more streamed lined system of equally distributed food will allow society as a whole become more efficient, and with less taxes to pay. If Brazil is able to create an equal food system, then Canada should have no problems, we do have more resources available. An education seems to always become a major factor in any problems being faced. A public that is educated on the benefits of locally grown food and the importance of food safety. This approach will turn the public away from processed foods and more towards naturally grown. It also help to cut down on pollution, by minimizing the amount of transportation required to get from grower to the market. People want to eat good food, but are unable to find cheap or available food, with proper nutrition. Buying from the local market creates a bond between the supplier and the customer, and most of the time brings a community closer, turning grocery shopping into a social event. This system works, but education is required and the change will be slow. If successful, the quality of life for the individual and society will greatly increase. The overall goal remains the same, to change the view of food from a commodity to a common good, leaving no person hungry.