Six things you can do to support sustainable food production:

1. Eat foods grown organically and sustainably.
2. Eat local and seasonal foods.
3. Eat less meat and dairy.
4. Cut back on processed and packaged foods.
5. Stay informed about the issues.
6. Sign our pledge to support sustainable agriculture.

Other ways you can support sustainable food production:

Be mindful of the seafood you eat

• Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch
• Environmental Defense Fund's Seafood Selector 
• Marine Stewardship Council

Shop at local farmers markets or join community-supported agriculture (CSA)

• Local Harvest 
• US Department of Agriculture

Eat seasonal foods

• Find what's fresh near you
• Crop Availability Guide

Cook sustainably

• Sustainable Table's Sustainable Recipes
• Sierra Club: Kay's Kitchen Recipes
• NRDC: Recipes to help save the oceans

Volunteer on an organic farm

• Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Learn more

• Sustainable Table's Sustainable Meat Glossary (PDF)

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