Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Farming Feeds the World



While at the store today, I heard a young girl ask her mom about where the produce came from. I loved the response because it was very informative.
Green and yellow peppers are raised in many continents.


A container of strawberries listed their growing site as Oregon. A smaller container of blueberries arrived from Washington. Navel oranges came from California, tangerines from Mexico, and grapefruit was brought in from Florida.

Whole coconuts were brought in from Hawaii, while some of the bananas were grown in South America. She told her daughter the Haas avocados were a product from Peru. 

These pumpkins were raised on a small farm in Fernley NV


Perhaps a trip to the grocery store is a trick to teaching kids about geography and how important it is to support effective farming around the world. Food does not come from the store. It comes from dedicated, hardworking people that recognize farming feeds the world.

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27 comments:

  1. Masshole MommyFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    I only buy local produce because I don't like that the produce shipped in has preservatives in it. It is important to know where your food comes from, though and I am all for anything that is a learning experience.

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  2. Debra RuttFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    It's so true, where does all our produce come from. It's like traveling the world sometimes.

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  3. Cheap Is The *New* ClassyFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    I think the many people are starting to forget how important farming is to us. I love learning more about it!

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  4. PamFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I love how thorough the mom was with explaining where the produce came from! Around here, local produce is big, and it's cool to get to tell the kids that the produce came from just down the road.

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  5. DonnaFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    We have a local farmer's market so I try to buy at least 80% of my produce that's in season there. I like to give back locally, too, so that's a win-win for everyone.

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  6. Liz MaysFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    That's a really nice lesson that parent taught her child. I would not have known where each of those fruits were shipped in from.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Love teaching my girls about how hard farmers work. We try to farm a little and it is so hard.

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  8. debdennyFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    I grow a lot of veggies and love to see where others come from.

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  9. Tracie NallFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Very cool. I'm not always sure where my food comes from. I probably should study up on that more!

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  10. Just ShortFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Great lesson in food and geography. I try to buy local as much as possible, but in the winter it's not possible. It's always interesting to see how far the fruits and veggies traveled .

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love supporting local farmers when we can. The farmer's markets are fun for the kids too!

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  12. AngelaFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    What a great lesson! Farming is so important and we take it for granted. Love fresh farm food!

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  13. mail4roseyFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    We support our local farmers when we can, absolutely. We're lucky to live rural so the little grocery store here features many of the items grown right by our home.

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  14. KiwiFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I told myself I want to start shopping at locals farmers markets now. I love the organic feel and its definitely better health wise!

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  15. Sippy Cup MomFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    We try to buy local but you're right - what an interesting lesson for kids. I'm doing this next time.

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  16. JeanineFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    We try to only buy local from our fresh fruit markets. But this would be such a great way to teach kids I do agree!

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  17. rjweaver10February 12, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    What a great idea. I might do this with my older boys!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    We try to buy local as much as we can. But this is a great idea to get kids involved and interested in where our food comes from.

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  19. AngelaFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Kudos to this mom for making a trip to the grocery store such a great learning experience. Love that!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    I love to shop locally at farmers markets as much as possible. I try to grow a garden every year with moderate success.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    I don't think I've ever bought from local farms but i would defiantly love to. Its much much much healthier to eat all natural.

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  22. Makeba GilesFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    This is so true! I am so glad I have a local farmer's market right near my home!

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  23. DeDa StudiosFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I always buy local - I like the fact that is is so fresh. I buy when in season and then freeze to eat in the winter

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  24. Ascending ButterflyFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I would always tell parents the simple things can be learning lessons when I was a Teacher! This is the perfect example of just that! Great Share!

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

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  25. The Mommy-FilesFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    That sounds like such a fun (and educational) trip to the grocery store. I love knowing where different fruits and vegetables come from.

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  26. thomalleyreviewFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Those are some big ole pumpkins.

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  27. Stacie @ Divine LifestyleFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    What a great idea. It really is amazing where our food comes from if we give it any thought at all.

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