Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Organic Food In Low-Income Areas

By Robert Sutter


Organic food is most likely going to be seen in a multitude of different ways and it's the type of food that is going to be viewed as important to a number of people. While there are some areas which can support it more than others, what about places with lower levels of income? Shouldn't there be work that is done on the matter? I have to believe that there is effort being seen to help this particular case after reading a publication within the Los Angeles Times.

The article in question talked about Compton in particular and it seems like there isn't a great amount of fresh food to be seen. In fact, people within that particular location would have to drive miles and miles before they found a market with substantial crops to be seen. The truth of the matter is that markets in Compton typically have items which have been spoiled, which impacts not only their flavor but nutrition as well. Shouldn't everyone have access to these particular items?

I have to believe that this is the case, especially when you are referring to authorities the likes of Colle Farmers Market. They understand just how important organic food truly are to every area of the world. This is one of those subjects that should be limited by any means and I think that most would be able to agree with me on the matter. I do not think that people should go about traveling for miles and miles in order to find the best crops out there.

The fact that Compton was referred to in the article as a "food desert" is very telling, in my eyes. I do not think that there should be any area in the world with that title attached but it seems like that will happen when there aren't enough substantial crops to go around, if any at all. Even though residents in this particular area suffer from lower incomes, it isn't an excuse. People should be able to afford better food, not only for themselves but for their families as well.

It's apparent that those who have invested in organic food in the past will most likely be able to tell you all of the different facets associated with it. While they are rather substantial in terms of nutrients, I do not think that anyone can argue with the fact that the crops are rather tasty as well. It's important for these qualities to come together in order to create the best items people can put money into. Even those in low-income areas should be able to benefit.




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