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Across the Fence:  Food Network show: The Big Waste  |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 7:35:21 PM
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If this is the way we are then there shouldnt be hunger in this country. This is a sin. Thousands of pounds of food are thrown away daily. What can we do??
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 06:48:23 AM
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They showed the farms that have alot of waste too. That when they pick if there is any bruise that they just leave it or throw it on the ground. And when you have a u-pic-um place there is alot of waste too. That people will pick stuff and if they find a better piece of fruit or veggie they throw what they have on the ground. So wasteful.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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amarquardt
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Amy
Lindenhurst
Illinois
USA
61 Posts |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 09:34:57 AM
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Deb, More should do this...it would make a huge difference. And if they let people do it also it would help with getting better foods in the homes of people that in need.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 09:38:40 AM
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very sad show------wish I could help in some way...no matter how small.......maybe farms should put a sign up telling of the wastage problem in America......people would think twice before throwing on the ground for bigger, better. It certainly gives young children the wrong impression.
I thought all the apples on the ground was made into cider or apple butter.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 10:26:59 AM
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things dont last very long when you bring them home. But at least they can take the things that are good and give them to people in need. or mark them down at a better price. i am thinking about doing some gleaning this yr.
deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 7:02:12 PM
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I know that the regulations frustrate me to pieces. When I have products from the business that are close to or out of date but are still just fine, I have tried to donate them to ministries to the poor and they won't take them because of regulations and fear of lawsuits. It just kills me because they are perfectly fine. So, I either toss or give to friends. It's just wrong.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 7:44:44 PM
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It is so sad that most of society lives so far away from the reality of where their food comes from. Because of this mental distace- most folks can't accept a spot on their apple or a weird looking potato. I strongly feel that if you are connected to your food and local farmers- it will help with reducing the waste. I am hoping to teach Nora the value in our food so she can be part of a new generation that hopefully respects the food and land that it comes from.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 12:16:44 PM
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I do not have cable but I will put it on the list to watch if I go to the library or my sons house. The problem is most folks don't eat real food but processed crap so they have no idea what it takes to grown food, and cook with it. Then it just gets me going that here in Colorado they passed a law that I can not even purchase the questional veggies for my chickens. We have gotten things all wrong and getting worse.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 6:02:14 PM
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I understand what you ladies are saying. If people just grew one thing then they would understand what things look like when fresh and what it takes to grow it..
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 08:01:33 AM
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Just a few weeks ago I asked the produce guy if I could have the lettuce and stuff he was going to throw away for my chickens. He shook his head and asid "No, we could get sued if people some how ate it and got sick." So, all that produce "waste" becomes a real waste because some one took some home, ate it and then sued a grocery store somewhere. I realize people will get hungry enough to eat any thing, but then sue the place that gave it to you. I just don't get it, are "some" people too stupid to look and smell of food before they cook it? We go by the 3 sniff rule, if you sniff sometihng more than twice, and still are not sure if the food is good, throw it out.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 2:54:51 PM
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| It really is a shame, although I think that this program will bring the issue to light. My mother always taught me to never waste food. Leftovers can be turned into casseroles. Almost spoiled fruit makes some of the best jam, desserts,etc. Where I work, I meet many people who have never been taught about food safety, food "thriftiness" and the like. Most of their meals come from a box or bag of some type, either because it's what they were given growing up or they think it's easier. |
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Across the Fence: Food Network show: The Big Waste |
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Food Network show: The Big Waste
