Blog Entry #5 "Fresh?" Looks like Not

Recently in our English Class we watched a documentary called "Fresh." My first thought of this movie was that it would give us a fresh look into the farming industry and maybe show us the efficiency of our country's economics. As it continued, it slowly showed and explained how unhealthy the food was, mainly because of the way its being processed. By the end of the movie I realized that the efficiency that we strive for in our society, is ultimately destroying anything "fresh" about our food. Although the food companies may portray this view to us.

So how do we meet this efficiency and also provide the fresh needs that we as humans not only need but want? The answer is simple. We need a new strategy. A new process to integrate our food into the populace. That is what I believe. I don't have a solution yet, but I want to make sure we start somewhere. The first step to change things in society is to inform the people. I highly recommend that if you haven't watched this film, that you do give it a watch. That way you can pass on the information you learn from this film as well. Lets work together for our future and inform everyone!

While researching the topic of this I also found this documentary. If your interested in learning more "Growing Local" has some great information on the possible futures for our society.