The Kingston Farmers Market recently opened for a new season, providing a platform for over 65 local food and agricultural vendors to showcase their goods. The market’s mission is to provide fresh, healthy food to the community and sustain local growers’ businesses. With a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and fresh cuts of meat, including organic and exotic options, the market offers something for everyone.
Supporting Local Businesses and the Environment
Other products available at the market include dairy, baked goods, specialty items, and alcohol. The market provides a community environment where people can come together to support local businesses and each other. This support extends to a ‘gofundme’ campaign for donations to purchase new tents and signs for the outdoor market.
Documentary Film: “For the Love of Food: Pour l’amour de la Cuisine”
Pace University’s documentary film team, PaceDocs, will premiere its latest film, “For the Love of Food: Pour l’amour de la Cuisine” on May 8, 2023. The documentary focuses on the slow food movement, which began in Europe during the 1980s to preserve the culture of eating locally and combating the popularization of fast food. The film explores the guiding principles of good, clean, and fair – and why that is a healthy recipe for a sustainable future.
King Charles III: A Royal Advocate for Locally Grown, Organic, Climate-Friendly Diets
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are known for their preference for fruit and vegetables, preferably organic and from their own gardens. The king goes vegetarian two days a week and gives up dairy on another day to lower his carbon footprint. The article questions whether King Charles III can persuade the nation to embrace a locally grown, organic, climate-friendly diet, as the eating habits of a nation’s leaders and their families have power and influence.
Vertical Farming: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
The Global Vertical Farming Market is valued at USD 5.5 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of USD 18.8 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 19.2%. Vertical Farming has a significant output gain, increasing agricultural output by 240 times, using 99% less land, 95% less water, and zero pesticides. This innovative approach to agriculture is essential for reducing agriculture’s carbon footprint, minimizing transportation requirements, and promoting a more sustainable future.
Québec’s Push for “Food Autonomy” and a Just Transition
The Québec government has been redoubling its efforts to promote local food in the name of “food autonomy.” However, a “just transition” is needed to challenge dominant production models and prioritize smaller-scale ecological producers. Greater biodiversity on smaller scales promotes the resilience of agricultural ecosystems. The financial and mental burden that farmers are facing is worrisome and unsustainable, and more support is needed for these smaller-scale farmers to thrive.
