The last few years I have read more & more about food recalls. The recalls have varied from Salmonella to E. Coli & nothing seem immune. From my personal observations it is getting worse.
I can't help but wonder if it's due to better testing, or poor quality controls. I can see part of the problem being large conglomerates & mass production creating situations difficult, expensive , & possibly near impossible to safely guarantee. The time of the small farmer is over, it it may be time for people to grow some of their own food.
I have been growing my own tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, & herbs for years. Before all the bacteria scares, the insecticides, & other chemicals used have concerned me. Now I also hear about genetically altered crops.
I have been working on a greenhouse that uses solar panels & a wind turbine generator, & requires no external electrical. I live on a small lot & a 12ft X 12ft would be as large as I can hope, but I think even one of this size can produce well.
I have several raised gardens & have had some very good luck with them, but they are seasonal. A greenhouse would give me some year around produce. The older I get the more I like gardening. There is some serenity in gardening, & I do find it a pleasant escape from my day to day grind.
This will help with veggies. The only advice I know for meat is cook it well, or become a vegetarian. I don't think I want to see cows in everyones yard. Gardens on the other hand when done well can add beauty to the yard.
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