Power to the People

April 23, 2009 10:33 by Gene
We are witnessing a nascent interest in green living as yesterday’s Earth Day celebrations and other activities attest. But, green living needs to be more than a slogan absent of real change. We should each seek to adjust our habits and lifestyles to lighten our load on the planet, and the single most impactful choice we make is how we decide to eat. Choosing a vegan lifestyle and supporting Farmer’s Markets, community gardens and other sustainable food systems can make a world of difference. 

Earlier this year, I was very happy to see Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) break pavement near USDA headquarters in Washington, DC to establish “The People’s Garden.” On Earth Day, he expanded the effort “to promote healthy food, people and communities across the nation.” 

The USDA press release says: “In response to the overwhelming public support and hundreds of letters the 'People's Garden' concept has received, Secretary Vilsack challenged USDA facilities around the world to plant their own 'People's Gardens.' Let’s keep expressing our appreciation to USDA for setting a good example and promoting healthful plant-based eating with ‘The People’s Garden.’


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May 20. 2009 17:48

Kampanye Damai Pemilu Indonesia 2009

thanks for this usefull informations..
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Kampanye Damai Pemilu Indonesia 2009

May 21. 2009 23:19

Donna

What with the recent Swine Flu/Fever scare as well....I think people and business need to sit up and look seriously how their choices of lifestyle, (diet, transport, ethics in general) impact on the planet EVERY single day. The whole world needs to take a stand.....now.

Donna

May 25. 2009 01:51

ka-blogs

That is a great activity. A green living is great, we can help our mother nature by adjust our habits and lifestyles to lighten our load on the planet.

ka-blogs

May 27. 2009 17:22

Nexcom EDI

I think that green living is very important. It's not only healthy for the environment and people, but it also makes my conscience feel better. I feel more at peace by trying to live a greener life.

Nexcom EDI

June 2. 2009 00:08

Melayu Boleh


That is a great activity. A green living is great, we can help our mother nature by adjust our habits

Melayu Boleh

June 2. 2009 07:08

debkl

The thing that worries me about Vilsack is his connections to Monsanto.

debkl

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