I was going through the closet de-cluttering the other day, and I ran across my dad's old Organic Gardening magazines that I have hung on to. I have many from the 60's and early 70's. I grabbed one to look at when I decided to sit and rest. Well, I do not believe much in coincidence! I was supposed to grab that one and read it. I was amazed at one story in it.
I am going to share a few quotes with you. Just read well - and think - does this sound familiar?????
This is from March 1975.
"The more the cost of food rises, the greater is the value of the food we grow in our gardens. No one likes to see the price of food go up, but it is comforting to know that we have more protection against unreasonable prices and actual food shortages than people who don't garden."
"When the price of fertilizer goes up, our cost of food doesn't automatically go up too, because we can make much of our fertilizer."
"The situation was similar to the oil crisis in the winter of 1974. A sudden supply crunch was followed by a quick rise in prices, and then what some people called obscene profits of oil companies."
"We are heading into a permanent period of food shortage and rising prices. It is logical to believe the experiences with oil and sugar are going to be repeated with many kinds of foods - if that hasn't already happened. You, the consumer, are at the end of the long chain."
SEE where this is going?????? This isn't a new problem. Our great grandparents, grandparents, parents and even some of us - have all gone through this many times before!!!!!!! I think so many of us were so busy with life and we were so young, that we really didn't pay much attention. We go through cycles - just like everything else. This isn't a new problem!
It goes on to say.....
"The great majority of people have been all too willing to allow the basic nature of their food to be changed by processing, without complaining or even wondering about the long-term effect. Convenience was the promise."
Well I think we are all seeing that, that isn't a good thing. Health problems have truly increased in the last 50-60 years - new things no one ever thought about before. We are a fat society. We are an unhealthy society. (I am not knocking anyone or being disrespectful - it is just a fact that we are unhealthy today). REAL foods are what we should be eating - natural foods, without all the chemical enhancements. This is why it is important to grow your own or buy from locals who grow it. Organics really can be important for health.
We need to be aware of what we put in our bodies. That is our best bet to good health.
We need to eat more raw and simply cooked home-gown foods. Garden when you can, eat naturally, store your products properly and always look for natural goods. I know people say buying from farm markets or buying organic foods is expensive - well, so is your health!!!!!! I think I will spend a few cents more on what I put in the body compared to spending a ton of money on health problems.
It is just amazing to me that the same problems, the same excuses, and the high prices and shortages and challenges have been going on for ages. Truly amazing.
NO, we are not able to control prices. We do however, have control of our purses!!!! We can say NO to all the processed foods, the fast food, the unhealthy foods and the junk. We DO control of food power!!!!
Use your control and eat right and help your health. You are helping more than just your health - but a small piece of the world as well. Help correct the imbalances of the food system and help control all the waste in our food processing system. Use your diet to make a statement!
Take your control of the wallet and let those big corporations know you are fed up! Buy local. Grow your own if you can. Eat healthy.
You DO have some control!!!!!!!
Quotes from Organic Gardening magazine, March, 1975. Article written by: Robert Rodale
