The idea of a urban organic garden holds many promises. One of the most important promises is that the actions of garden food production and consumption will minimize the harmful impact of the food industry on our earth and its inhabitants. Ecological reasons alone, are enough for the Walla Walla community to change to urban gardening. This change can begin with the Whitman community.
Local produce reduces the use of fossil fuels needed in the transportation of non-local produce.
Polyculture gardens can be made to be naturally pest free and prevent erosion from occuring. Topsoil loss is currently threatening our region's ability to produce quality crops. Local produce would eliminate the need for monoculture food processing plants. Food storage would be done locally and without the use of chemicals. Byproducts from the processing plants would be minimized due to the local presence of the plants.