Here’s a coloring page for young people (and the young at heart!) that sets forth some of the principle reasons why we should all be buying organic, locally-grown food as much as possible. To summarize the message: small-scale, local, organic methods of farming produce the healthiest food for both people and planet.
This activity page suggests visually and verbally that this kind of farming or gardening (which is based on respectful, non-toxic interactions within diverse ecosystems) tends to generate rewarding, creative, and honorable ways of life – and vibrant communities – for the many humans who are growing and eating the food.
It also draws children’s attention (in a positive way) towards the many more-than-human beings whose very existence is threatened by large scale industrial agriculture. Indeed, such varied and beautiful creatures are better able to survive and flourish in regions where people are growing their foods organically, without harmful synthetic fertilizers and agro-chemicals. The activity encourages us all to envision, celebrate, and participate in food cultures rooted in diversified, traditional gardening and farming practices, permaculture, and / or agroforestry.
Here’s the pdf.. We hope you’ll share it widely.