Deserts and Swamps: a closer look at food insecurity
The Artdog Image of Interest Do you know what a food desert is? What about a food swamp? Do you live near one? They exist in all kinds of places, including rural areas, where you really wouldn’t expect them–but viewing an area in terms of food deserts and food swamps is a way to key in on some root causes of food insecurity. We can join in the effort to fight this trend. First, support community gardens, and efforts to bring farmers markets to low-income areas near you. A quick…