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Current events: Food shortages to face U.S. too?
Topic Started: Apr 22 2008, 12:24 AM (423 Views)
EssieLou
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There's green and then there is common sense...plus you need to hear both sides of the debate. It's not good against evil, the rich against the poor, the corporate evil against the little good guy..... it's simply too different views and sets of solutions.

So I do sincerely believe that a lot of the 'fixes' do more harm than good (as we're seeing now). And that the 'other' side gets shouted down without having the respect to be heard.

ANYHOW, my version is composting, having a garden, having chickens, reusing jars and bottles for stuff, cloth towels over paper etc. But it's not my religion, nor is it the most important thing in my life. If existance becomes misery, then what's the point?
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See, that's my take on it too.
It seems in the quest to find alternative means of energy sources, we are finding that it has consequences.
In this case, higher food prices due to the food being diverted and turned into biofuel.
There is never a perfect solution. There will always be a cost to the benefit.
But you're right, it's all about common sense.
I know where I live people still continue to drive the gas-guzzling SUVs. They are still a car that a lot of people drive in this area. I see hybrid cars to (like the prius), but SUVs seem to dominate.
 
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EssieLou:

I have a big garden and fruit trees too. It is a very personal and great thing that everyone can do for the environment.

I don't know all the technical aspects of biofuel grades and ethanol percentages. The government is driving the proliferation of biofuels with major incentives. I'm more familiar with the agricultural aspect of the issue. While it may look like the farmers are making big bucks, their inputs (like fertilizer) have soared in price as well.

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Apr 22 2008, 11:44 AM
EssieLou:

I have a big garden and fruit trees too. It is a very personal and great thing that everyone can do for the environment.

I don't know all the technical aspects of biofuel grades and ethanol percentages. The government is driving the proliferation of biofuels with major incentives. I'm more familiar with the agricultural aspect of the issue. While it may look like the farmers are making big bucks, their inputs (like fertilizer) have soared in price as well.

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What kind of fruit trees do you have?
I try to do what I can for the environment.
I think every bit that an individual does help. B)
 
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DW from Amazon
Apr 22 2008, 10:44 AM
EssieLou:

I have a big garden and fruit trees too. It is a very personal and great thing that everyone can do for the environment.

I don't know all the technical aspects of biofuel grades and ethanol percentages. The government is driving the proliferation of biofuels with major incentives. I'm more familiar with the agricultural aspect of the issue. While it may look like the farmers are making big bucks, their inputs (like fertilizer) have soared in price as well.

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I was raised on and still live on the family farm....and we were poor! Now we grow timber instead of crops (as in it takes 20 years between harvests). But I dont' miss the days of picking okra at sun-up and driving the hay truck.

You are so right. Farmers are not making money, that's for sure.
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Apr 22 2008, 12:06 PM
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Apr 22 2008, 10:44 AM
EssieLou:

I have a big garden and fruit trees too.  It is a very personal and great thing that everyone can do for the environment.

I don't know all the technical aspects of biofuel grades and ethanol percentages.  The government is driving the proliferation of biofuels with major incentives.  I'm more familiar with the agricultural aspect of the issue.  While it may look like the farmers are making big bucks, their inputs (like fertilizer) have soared in price as well. 

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I was raised on and still live on the family farm....and we were poor! Now we grow timber instead of crops (as in it takes 20 years between harvests). But I dont' miss the days of picking okra at sun-up and driving the hay truck.

You are so right. Farmers are not making money, that's for sure.

I have never been on a farm, I've seen them passing by in the car if that counts. :rolleyes:
My father used to tell stories about his time as a kid working for a friend's father on his farm....taking care of the horses, pigs, etc (he said taking care of the pigs was the worst! LOL). :P

Me and working outside and getting dirty don't work.LOL. :lol:
The only time I get sweaty or dirty is when I go for a run outside.
Yah, I guess you could call me a city person. ^_^
 
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I have apple, pear, peach, nectarine, plum, and cherry trees. We don't have a large yard, but instead of ornamental trees, we have opted for fruit trees. I freeze a lot of the fruit, because it seems to all come at once! I have a nice garden with tomatoes, peppers, onions, snow peas, beets, eggplant, etc. Well, shoot. Now the pregnant lady is getting hungry! :lol:
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Apr 22 2008, 01:50 PM
I have apple, pear, peach, nectarine, plum, and cherry trees. We don't have a large yard, but instead of ornamental trees, we have opted for fruit trees. I freeze a lot of the fruit, because it seems to all come at once! I have a nice garden with tomatoes, peppers, onions, snow peas, beets, eggplant, etc. Well, shoot. Now the pregnant lady is getting hungry! :lol:

LOL!

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You are making me hungry now!! Hissylaugh
I love peaches and cherries.
Funny story. One time I ate like a pound of cherries in one sitting.
Let's just say I was using the potty frequently after that. Shocki
They were so good I couldn't help but eat 'em all!! :rolleyes:
My favorite type of pears are Asian pears, so juicy!
 
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