It Is In Our Hands . . . .

 "Think globally, eat locally."

One of the best thing we can do for the planet is to grow our own food.

A philosophy to adopt the mindful practice of 'sustainable agriculture.'

Here is an excerpt from the Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UCDavis:

"Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals: environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity.. . . . People in many different capacities, from farmers to consumers, have shared this vision and contributed to it. Despite the diversity of people and perspectives, the following themes commonly weave through definitions of sustainable agriculture.  Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance. Stewardship of human resources includes consideration of social responsibilities such as working and living conditions of laborers, the needs of rural communities, and consumer health and safety both in the present and the future. Stewardship of land and natural resources involves maintaining or enhancing this vital resource base for the long term.  A systems perspective is essential to understanding sustainability. The system is envisioned in its broadest sense, from the individual farm, to the local ecosystem, and to communities affected by this farming system both locally and globally. An emphasis is on the system allows a larger and more thorough view of the consequences of farming practices on both human communities and the environment. A systems approach gives us the tools to explore the interconnections between farming and other aspects of our environment."

Look into this concept.  
You also view work done at Kashi Ashram in Sebastian Florida by going to their facebook page:  Sustainable Kashi.

The average distance traveled by a common piece of fruit or vegetable in our grocery store isd 1,500 miles.The fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions is huge!

In the '70s I had a bumper sticker that simply said "Love your Mother."  It had a picture of Mother Earth in the corner,