We need a budget. Can a family of 2 with your average income live locally and sustainably? If you read 100 Mile Diet: Local Eating for Global Change, it says:
Was it expensive?
Again, only in the beginning. Most of us pay a big premium for out-of-season foods like cherries in winter or prepared foods like spaghetti sauce, usually with a long list of ingredients we might prefer not to have in our bodies. Eating locally, we bought fresh ingredients in season and direct from the farmer - and we were often buying bulk. We preserved enough food for the winter that we rarely had to buy groceries. Our bet? Most people eating a typical diet could save money by eating locally.
However, there is no total dollar amount mentioned. So how much does a 100 Mile Diet cost annually? I went to our local library today and came across a flyer “Facts About Basic Food”. It’s a Washington State program that helps low-income family with their food needs, www.foodhelp.wa.gov. The flyer states that to qualify a household of 2 needs to make up to $2,334 a month. The program will give them $323 a month in food assistance. These are just good numbers to start my budget planning. ($2,334 + $323) x 12 months = $31,884. Can a person live sustainably and organically on $32,000 (for everything, not just food) a year?
I posted a question to James and Alisa on their site. I hope they answer.
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