"Democracy is a verb, not a noun."

Okra and long beans on display; Filipino market strip on Fraser St..


"Scratch the righteousness again when it comes to recognizing the rights of ethnocultural groups here to “culturally appropriate” foods. They may not be staying close to local food sources when they stay close to their homeland’s cherished food memories, often linked to spiritual or other expressions of identity. But sustainability also means sustaining unique cultural traditions in a homogenizing world."

Here is a thoughtful article by food activist/scholar Wayne Roberts. He asks us to think deeply about the meaning of "local food," and explains why buying local is not necessarily the key to building an equitable and just food system.

Check it out here. Thanks to Dave Kranenburg of Toronto Meal Exchange for sending this one in.