Small Steps Towards Eating Sustainably written by Maggie Sampson As our planet continues to face the effects of climate change, the conversation around living sustainably is more prevalent than ever before. Using solar panels, thrifting, and recycling are just a few of the many ways people can adjust their lifestyles for a more manageable future. Unfortunately, it is typical for individual efforts to feel futile in comparison to the influence of industries like fossil fuels, plastics, and big agriculture. Oftentimes, the task seems too large for any individual to take on their own. Luckily, there is a clear rise in involvement with eating sustainably—one of the most influential changes we can make for the environment and our health. Due to an increasing demand for natural and organic food, more people are attending farmers markets. Every year, markets that sell organic products report more customers per week, more vendors, and larger monthly sales. The draw to naturally produced foods shows a growing concern for both what people are putting into their bodies and how it is produced. As a result, more farmers are adopting practices that help to improve, rather than degrade, the natural environment. Farmers Markets provide an outlet for community members to find and purchase local, sustainably grown food. Since the
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