#deeppittsburghroots

Did you know our city has a Climate Action Plan with goals centered around food & agriculture? It is the city’s goals to reduce food & agriculture emissions by 50% by 2030 by…

reduce meat consumption by 50% by 2030

increase local food production by 200% by 2030

reduce food waste by 90% by 2030

increase local composting by 200% by 2030

Grow Pittsburgh is a local nonprofit that serves to teach the people of Pittsburgh how to grow food and promote the benefits gardens bring to our neighborhoods. Getting involved in your neighborhood’s community garden can provide you with local, seasonal produce that is good for your body and the planet, while also connecting you with other people in your neighborhood that are on the same journey! Change starts with your plate and why not grow the food that goes on that plate yourself? Reconnect with where your food comes from and join your neighborhood garden today.

SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANTS 

After a long day I do not always feel like cooking and you may not either. This does not mean we have to give up our goals of eating responsibly and fresh! There are restaurants all over Pittsburgh that are good for the people, planet, the restaurant industry, and our local economy.  

The Porch at Schenly practices waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, community action, responsible sourcing of food and materials, and much more! They’re located in the Oakland neighborhood at 221 Schenley Drive, check them out! With the warm weather right around the corner, their outdoor seating is the perfect setting for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Meet the chef that totally turned the restaurant industry on its head; Dan Barber has redefined what cooking consists of and how we should be nourishing our bodies. Check out his documentary in the series Chef’s Table on netflix (Season 1 Episode 1) to learn more about his journey and what farm to table cooking really looks like for the food and our bodies. 

Good meals come from good ingredients. Farm to table cooking is now a buzzword in the restaurant industry because of him, and it is better for it! Knowing where your food comes from and who grew it allows people to reconnect with how we nourish our bodies and sustain our lives. We are what we eat, but we are what we eat eats too! 

CATTLE RANCHING IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEFORESTATION IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

As the weather starts to warm up in Pittsburgh this means the return of FARMERS MARKET all around the city! Remember to think local and eat fresh! Check out your neighborhood farmers market this spring, summer, and fall to support your local farmer and eat the freshest seasonal produce grown right in our Pittsburgh area! Knowing where your food comes from and who grows it allows you to connect on a deeper level with your body, food, and community.