Rachel Hopwood

Washington County Staff

"I want to use this challenge to encourage me to plan my meals and get better at using all of my groceries."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
128 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

7.0

locally sourced meals

consumed

Rachel's actions

Planning

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Shopping

Source Local Foods

I will buy locally grown food from my grocery store and make 1 meal(s).

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Support Imperfection

I will intentionally buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Buy From A Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 4 meals.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Watch a Documentary About Food

I will watch 1 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Rachel Hopwood 8/21/2024 5:33 PM
So far today, I've used three different items from my farmers market shopping trip. Cantaloupe, mushrooms, and broccoli. I use locally sourced milk that comes in glass bottles with a bottle return program. I need to pick up some carrots after work, and I will intentionally look for MN grown produce.

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Rachel Hopwood 8/21/2024 5:25 PM
I just spent the last week on a road trip with my friends and there was very little food waste. We planned all of our meals and snacks ahead of time. We rarely had leftovers, but when we did they were eaten.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Planning

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?
Rachel Hopwood 8/21/2024 5:17 PM
It feels good to see something green and growing on my porch. I am more likely to use the herb and it won't go to waste like it normally would. In the past when I've had to buy basil, I'd use maybe a third of the package and the rest would end up going to waste.

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