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Submitted by Jeff P. on May 30, 2008 - 11:03am.
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Some folks have probably noticed, especially those who are on a tight budget, parents for example, that food prices are quickly rising. I have noticed it and dont really know what to think. I would like to know if anyone has a take on this.
I believe purchasing local and independent as much as possible is important. While you are paying a few nickels more, you are actually securing a 'return' on your investment, as that money will be re-circulated in our community.
Buy local, independent and organic if you can.
You don't get two for one deals on fruit
(PS - I am now jabbing my other eye out with a spoon... grey web links are causing me horrible pain - please help - and being able to embed the The real news network would be greatly appreciated - thanks!)
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I am currently reading an excelent book; The Small Mart Revolution" in which the author claims "the measureable economic spin off of locally owned business caompared to the same amount spent at a chain store. In a 2003 study conducted in Austin, Texas, it was observed that $100 spent at a chain book store circulated a mere $13 dollars into the local economy, while the same $100 dollars spent at 2 local bookstores circulated $45 -roughly 3x the economic spin-off."
Also local businesses success creates jobs which enriches our local economy and our standard of living.
"a US television network went undercover and found that big-box stores over charge between 10 and 25 percent of the time. Even when prices are high, its still a false economy, considering the added cost of time and fuel."
and you are less likely to impulse bargain buy.
Jeff I agree with you %100.
Food Co-op/Farmer's Market
I completly agree with supporting local, independent food sellers. We in London are so lucky to have food co-operative. It is non-profit and democratic. As a member the co-op's board, I can attest to the participatory democratic nature of the co-operative and the importance of being part of the broader co-operative movement. It also allows opportunity to be a food security activist. I know that I search for things to do other than simply consuming and being an active member of the co-op has provided me with that opportunity.
The London Co-op Store has some great food security events planned for the next few months (stay tuned, I will put them in the events listing!).
I also really love the Covent Garden Market's Farmer's Market. Being a former farm grrl, I love buying directly from farmers plus I always bump into lovely people I know while hanging out there on Saturday mornings.
Organic Works Bakery
London is also lucky to have an organic bakery. Most (maybe all?) their products are vegan and they try to get locally sourced products when possible.
For folks who don't know, it is located near London 278 talbot (between the railway tracks and London Hydro).