Can Food Be Too Local?

Can Food Be Too Local? While shooting your own dinner is the sine qua non of localness, you should be allowed to draw the line. At Kelmscott Farm, I raised farm animals that met their death for the sake of high-end restaurants. This past weekend, I was shooting birds for sport, and yes, for food. But pulling the trigger put my meal just too close for comfort. I joined a group of women who, judging from their gun bags and hunting attire, were experienced hunters. I, on the other hand, arrived Read more [...]