I’m a huge fan of sustainable, farm-to-table ecosystems (and bad rhymes). But let’s be honest, who isn’t a fan of the movement? On paper, most everyone is. However, one of the big problems with the sustainable movement is that people fail to recognize that more esoteric methods of the food system are often unsustainable. I’m about balance and proper understanding of subject matters.
Enter Louise Fresco, a jet-setter with an eye for sustainability. Recently, she spoke about this issue and how it pertains to bread. While I’m not quite into the spiritual aspect of the discussion, this is certainly worth a watch.
[...] My biggest hope for this is that there is some recognition of the value of mass produced, cheap and edible food. I, like any human with a heart, want to see things done right. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water. Remember, there have been some pretty good arguments for low cost food. [...]