Consumers are always trying to get their hands on the freshest, largest, shiniest ingredients all year around. They may or may not be aware of the negative affects of trying to consume such products. Such products can be genetically modified and sprayed with pesticides and herbicides. Because of our selfish needs we over use the land in order to get products larger and faster. If consumers knew that there were alternative, more sustainable, farming methods, we could improve the way we eat.

The aquaponic system allows us to farm fish and plant at the same time. This farming method is very effective and not common. We would be farming fresh fish in a healthy way. We could also train consumers to eat locally. Local food is better because it is fresher and healthier and possibly seasonal.

Becoming sustainable is a difficult task because of how large our food system has become. If we start making changes we can have a better food system that benefits the earth as well as our health.