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Ethical and Sustainable Food

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Locavore

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A person who prioritizes eating food that is locally grown or produced, reducing the environmental impact of long-distance food transport and supporting local economies.

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Food Miles

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A measure of the distance food travels from its source to the consumer, used to assess the environmental impact of transporting food, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions.

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Organic Farming

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An agricultural method that utilizes natural processes and materials to grow food, avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, to promote environmental health and sustainability.

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Farm-to-Table

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A movement that promotes serving locally sourced food directly from producers to consumers, often through direct partnerships between restaurants and farms, to ensure food freshness and support local producers.

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Slow Food

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An international movement that encourages preserving regional cuisine, promoting the use of local, high-quality and sustainably-sourced ingredients, and taking a thoughtful approach to dining.

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Vegetarianism

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A dietary choice to abstain from consuming meat, often for ethical, environmental or health reasons, which can lead to a reduced ecological footprint.

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Veganism

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A lifestyle choice that excludes all animal products and by-products from dietary consumption and daily life, reflecting ethical, environmental, or health concerns.

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

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A system in which consumers receive regular deliveries of locally-grown farm products, often through a subscription service, to support local farmers and agricultural diversity.

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Fair Trade

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A certification system that aims to ensure that producers in developing countries get a fair price for their products, often including better social and environmental standards.

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Composting

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The process of recycling organic waste into a rich soil amendment through natural decomposition, reducing landfill usage and improving soil health.

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Sustainable Seafood

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Seafood from sources, either fished or farmed, that can maintain or increase production in the future without jeopardizing the ecosystems from which it was acquired.

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Agroecology

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A sustainable farming approach that works with natural processes and cycles, integrating ecological principles into agriculture to create more resilient and biodiverse farm systems.

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Permaculture

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A philosophy of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.

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Biodynamic Agriculture

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An advanced organic farming system that follows ethical and spiritual principles and rhythms, and treats the farm as an interconnected living organism.

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Regenerative Agriculture

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An approach to farming that prioritizes soil health, water management, and biodiversity, with the goal to restore and enhance natural ecosystems.

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Seasonal Eating

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The practice of consuming fruits and vegetables in the season they are naturally ripe and harvested, which often leads to better flavor, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

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Zero-Waste Cooking

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A cooking philosophy that encourages the use of all parts of food products to reduce waste, including using vegetable scraps for broths or transforming leftovers into new meals.

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Urban Agriculture

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The practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in urban areas, which can uplift food security in cities and reduce transportation emissions.

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Animal Welfare

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Ethical principle that requires humane treatment of farm animals, which can include providing a natural diet, ample space, and a healthy living environment.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The release of gas compounds that trap heat in the atmosphere, significantly contributed by conventional agriculture, and which sustainable food practices aim to reduce.

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