Statistics
According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health33% of climate change can be attributed to food production systems
40% of food is wasted/ $165 billion per year
37% of Americans consume fruits or veggies less than once per day
23.5 million people cannot access produce within a mile of their home
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Gardeners, compared to non-gardeners, reported significantly better perceived general health and mental health, lower numbers of subjective health complaints, and greater social cohesion. |
The main reasons for global bees-decline are industrial agriculture, parasites/pathogens and climate change. The loss of biodiversity, destruction of habitat and lack of forage due to monocultures and bee-killing pesticides are particular threats for honeybees and wild pollinators
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