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Eating Locally

Season 5 Episode 504 | 26m 46s

What does “local food” actually mean? It can be as simple as eating most of your diet from foods grown within your own home state. But does eating locally mean no imported foods like Italian olive oil? Flour grown and milled in another state? Christina visits an urban farmer in Philadelphia dedicated to creating access to fresh food for everyone.

Aired: 08/31/23 | Expires: 11/20/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Eating like an Italian is holding a deep respect for food and tradition.
Choosing more plant and less animal food intake is our best shot at making a difference.
Can kale save the planet? What is green living and why should we live that way?
How can we adapt our lifestyles to step a little lighter on our planet?
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