This article was inspired by the documentary Food Inc.—a must on the list of anyone concerned about the gulf between our daily meal and the earth. This disconnection—which is a very real social illness—enforces contempt not only for the earth but for others.
(If you’re a regular reader of Grow Mercy, and why wouldn’t you be, you’ll recognize parts of this article from a post back in February.)
Yet when conglomerates like McDonalds and Chipotle’s claim that all their supply comes from within 150 miles of their outlets, the connection to the farm isn’t quite the same.
So right!