

Cara Wessel
"Reduce. Recycle. Reuse."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 371 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Cara's actions
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Cara Wessel 10/23/2019 3:07 PMHad a happy hour at the local urban farm a block from my house. It was great connecting with neighbors and the wonderful women who run the farm. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Cara Wessel 10/23/2019 3:00 PMMade refrigerator pickles with my CSA cucumbers... who knew it was so easy?! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Cara Wessel 10/23/2019 2:59 PMLove having fresh rosemary while cooking! Excited to expand my garden next year with some hanging baskets!