Desrochers approach is highly cynical and classic of a close-minded approach who sees progress in society as occurring in a lineal way and not multi-lineal. I think it is unfortunate that thinkers like this, tend to be running the world.Perspectives like the following are what limits growth and are plainly wrong:
By Desrochers "You cannot have economic growth without urbanization. And you cannot have urbanization without long-distance trade,"
and by Food economist Gary Blumenthal, about localism "I equate it to fundamental Islam – this rejection of modernity."
These statements are limiting, narrow minded and hold little truth, they are rooted in fear, its apparent.
Regardless, it is an interesting article and in my mind, a sign that local food movements are beginning to scare big food and transnational corporations. Which is fine with me. These movements won't be going away anytime soon. And "backward" progression in agricultural ways, is the future of food. The future holds more sustainable food systems, that are more environmentally friendly, putting power of choice, health, and knowledge into the peoples hands and communities.
By Desrochers "You cannot have economic growth without urbanization. And you cannot have urbanization without long-distance trade,"
and by Food economist Gary Blumenthal, about localism "I equate it to fundamental Islam – this rejection of modernity."
These statements are limiting, narrow minded and hold little truth, they are rooted in fear, its apparent.
Regardless, it is an interesting article and in my mind, a sign that local food movements are beginning to scare big food and transnational corporations. Which is fine with me. These movements won't be going away anytime soon. And "backward" progression in agricultural ways, is the future of food. The future holds more sustainable food systems, that are more environmentally friendly, putting power of choice, health, and knowledge into the peoples hands and communities.
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