mai vang

I will find a local volunteer opportunity at a farm for hands-on experience with our local food system. I will volunteer 2 hours.

I will talk to 2 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 2 meals.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

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

I will try root-to-leaf recipes, which utilize all parts of the vegetable, such as beet greens, carrot tops, and herb stems.

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 5 so we eat everything up.

In addition to using up my edible food, I will keep any extra scraps out of the trash by separating them for backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.