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Analysis Of Ellen Smirl's Social Justice Deficits In The Local Food Market

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Food is part of our existence. It a source; as a human being, we need to survive. Over time food had evolved showing the influence of culture, time and taste. Fran Lebowitz said “Food is an important part of a balanced diet.” . Ellen Smirl author of Social Justice Deficits in the Local Food Movement in Canadian Dimension challenges the food industry by asking the consumer to think about where the food is coming from. The article is about understanding the difference between global and local food market. This article allows the reader to decide while at the same time makes an argument for local food.

Ellen Smirl talks about how global becoming highly treated and constructive piece of product. Through the various pesticides, growth hormone

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