Whether this type of potato matches well with local agricultural resources is irrelevant, Gussow said. And even if it did, continuing to grow the same crop is unhealthy for the soil and for pest control, requiring increased inputs of fertilizers and pesticides. These inputs, in turn, are derived from non-renewable fossil fuels. Whole foods also bypass the energy costs of food processing, which removes healthful fiber and may add fat, sodium and sugar. More profit from whole foods stays with the farmer and helps the producer make a decent living.
Whole foods taste better and can be prepared according to individual preferences.
She urged people to try to purchase most of their food from farms you could visit in a day.