pamela montgomery
3/26/2018 9:32 AM
While out of town last week, I googled women-owned shops in each town I visited and bought from two of them.
pamela montgomery
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO42locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
pamela's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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pamela montgomery 4/25/2018 7:46 AMThis has been a great experience to remind me each day that I personally have an impact on our planet. -
pamela montgomery 4/18/2018 8:44 AMI'm motivated to change some of my flower garden beds to vegetables this year - home grown under my watchful eye ! -
pamela montgomery 4/14/2018 11:36 AMWould love to have a list of women owned businesses in the Columbus metro area. Anyone have one? -
pamela montgomery 4/09/2018 9:08 AMFarmer's Market early season greens on the menu all three meals today b -
pamela montgomery 4/04/2018 6:26 AMTrying out new vegetarian recipes - so much variety! -
pamela montgomery 3/28/2018 11:11 AMTechnical question - can't figure out how to upload a profile pic. Suggestions? -
pamela montgomery 3/26/2018 9:32 AMLooking forward to each day being more aware of these issues -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women?
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Krystina Jarvis 3/26/2018 1:47 PMThat's amazing! Hopefully this challenge will encourage me to do the same - it's just not something I currently think about.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
pamela montgomery 3/26/2018 9:32 AMEvery day, every meal is meat free but...I do eat dairy sometimes so am looking at calcium sources that are not from an animal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
pamela montgomery 3/26/2018 9:31 AMI'm glad the farmers markets are gearing up for summer so that local produce is more readily available