Local climate would not allow many to even consider this.
Ah, a good point.
I have witnessed this when I visited my relatives who live in Mexico. They would barter for each other's food. My relatives owned a tortilleria and had a pig farm, their neighbors had cows and chickens. Best breakfast I ever had, freshly squeezed milk and I didn't get sick!
Don't try that today the raw milk has been carrying bird flu...
@Lizard_of_Ahaz That's right! Well this was in a small town in Mexico back in the 80's.
@michelle666gar Before Bird flu... Different times different problems...
@Lizard_of_Ahaz True!
I enjoy growing my own vegetables, but it costs time, effort and money. It's certainly not free.
I love having an organic garden, and it actually does save me money. I give the surplus to the local food bank. I found a free seed swap event at a local church this spring, oddly enough.