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“If you send it halfway around the world before it is eaten, an organic food still may be 'good' for the consumer, but is it 'good' for the food system?”

Quote by Gary Paul Nabhan

Book:Coming Home to Eat: The Pleasures and Politics of Local Foods

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Coming Home to Eat: The Pleasures and Politics of Local Foods

'Coming Home to Eat' delves into the cultural and political aspects of embracing local food traditions, highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with this culinary movement. more

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Gary Paul Nabhan

Gary Paul Nabhan is an American ethnobotanist born on March 17, 1952. He specializes in plant science, ecology, and cultural studies, particularly focusing on desert plants and agricultural diversity. Nabhan's work involves ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, and the preservation of traditional knowledge. more

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