Agriculture is one of the leading sources of global pollution, industrial farming is destroying our biosphere and chemical pesticides and fertilizers have negative effects on our health. Buying locally grown food is a great way to minimize your environmental impact, and learning to grow your own food is even better!

Food prices are on the rise; a study from Dalhousie University, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Guelph, and the University of British Columbia found that food prices increased by 10.3% in 2022.

Rising costs are influenced by various factors, including tariffs on imported goods and supply chain disruptions, which make locally grown food even more valuable. Growing your own food is a rewarding way to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and learn practical skills that you can share with others while also supporting local food security.

Whatever your motivation, with a little bit of knowledge and practice, it is possible to grow an abundance of healthy fruits and vegetables and participate in a movement to cultivate a more resilient and food secure future.