Do you REALLY know where your food comes from?
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Hey Neighbor,
With all the recent noise about tariffs, I wanted to share my opinion. I think most of us can agree on one simple truth: there are two things we should absolutely be producing in this country — our food and our medicine.
If you do a little research, you'll quickly see that a large portion of our medicines are imported. That’s unsettling, isn’t it?
But let’s talk about food.
I’ve made it a habit to check the origin of the produce when we go grocery shopping. What I’ve found is eye-opening. Honestly, I spend more time reading labels than Mama Hoss does shopping — and she’s a slow shopper.
On our most recent trip, I noticed:
Green Onions - A product of Mexico
 Brussels Sprouts - A product of Mexico
 Edamame Beans - A product of China
 Butternut Squash - A product of Honduras
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In case you didn’t know, produce from Mexico and Canada is exempt from tariffs. I believe this is a mistake, for a couple of key reasons:
So, think about it — why are we importing green onions and Brussels sprouts from Mexico in May? Squash from Honduras? Edamame beans from China? I hope our current administration takes steps to address this, but until then, we can take action ourselves. Start by paying attention to where your food comes from. It might just change the way you shop.
One of the biggest reasons I’m so passionate about gardening is because it gives you control — and peace of mind — when it comes to feeding your family. Grow what you can. And when you’re at the store, read those labels. You might be surprised.
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