Hunger Wars: Heat, Drought, Rising Food Costs, and Global Urest

[Ladyhawke1]

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/08/07-2

Keep those gardens going and do not forget to share with others.

 

[elaineB]

July is hottest month on record; drought expands to 63 percent of United States. The United States Department of Agriculture reported that American buyers can be ready to see a rise in food costs as a result of the severe drought conditions in the nation's Midwest. The changes will first be noticed in the fall.

 

[desertlady]

Its been a very bad year for all the Farmers. so sad!!

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

I just heard on the radio this morning that in the top 12 Northeast states, this has been the warmest January through July on record, and the warmest July through July on record. The radio announcer was saying, "Wow! Let's hope this continues!" I thought, "blooming idiot!" Of course the man is not an idiot, he unfortunately is just like many who enjoy this heat and lack of rain/snow so that they can "live" a more pleasant life. They carry on and have no idea that much of what we grow in the North East; apples, blueberries, cranberries, pototoes, maple syrup all need moisture and 4 seasons. Without that, we have problems.

Sadly...Some people are just still not aware of the whole cycle of food.

 

[desertlady]

I just heard on the radio this morning that in the top 12 Northeast states, this has been the warmest January through July on record, and the warmest July through July on record. The radio announcer was saying, "Wow! Let's hope this continues!" I thought, "blooming idiot!" Of course the man is not an idiot, he unfortunately is just like many who enjoy this heat and lack of rain/snow so that they can "live" a more pleasant life. They carry on and have no idea that much of what we grow in the North East; apples, blueberries, cranberries, pototoes, maple syrup all need moisture and 4 seasons. Without that, we have problems.

Sadly...Some people are just still not aware of the whole cycle of food.

Someone needs to call that radio announcer and dump water on his head. He sure is an idiot! I dont think he understands..

 

[Ladyhawke1]

I just heard on the radio this morning that in the top 12 Northeast states, this has been the warmest January through July on record, and the warmest July through July on record. The radio announcer was saying, "Wow! Let's hope this continues!" I thought, "blooming idiot!" Of course the man is not an idiot, he unfortunately is just like many who enjoy this heat and lack of rain/snow so that they can "live" a more pleasant life. They carry on and have no idea that much of what we grow in the North East; apples, blueberries, cranberries, pototoes, maple syrup all need moisture and 4 seasons. Without that, we have problems.

Sadly...Some people are just still not aware of the whole cycle of food.

Someone needs to call that radio announcer and dump water on his head. He sure is an idiot! I dont think he understands..

Hey! Hi I am the American publicdont you people know that food comes from the local grocery store? Whats to worry about?

 

[baymule]

That article paints a rather bleak picture. Not only keep those gardens growing, but can, freeze and dehydrate the harvest for storage. I love having a full pantry.