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If we were all seated, like in an auditorium or theater, all 8.7billion would fit in less than 45 square miles, less than the size of Chicago and some of its suburbs (some, not all).
The garden thing is also true. We have a small garden, 10x25 ft. Zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, strawberries, etc. Weve eaten 20 lbs of tomatoes, and have 160lbs. blanched and frozen, they'll last a year. We have enough zucchini stored we can make bread for the rest of the year, use it in soups, meals, etc. Same with the others. We have enough strawberriea to make 4-6 jars of jam and still freeze some.
This and other stuff all easy to do, just takes a little time. No special equipment needed unless you want to make it a little easier/faster. We use boiling water, ice, freezer bags, deep freeze. Thats it other than the normal cutting board, knife, etc.
If we had some gumption, we'd do green beans, gourds, peas, etc.
My mom has a couple raised beds, she does butter lettuce, peas, herbs, etc.
Takes a little time, but easy to do. There is no real food shortage, just mismanagement and manipulation of pricing, storage, shipping, etc.
I'm glad you have success with your garden, but I have to disagree with the general characterization that the world could feed itself if everyone planted a garden. I live in a climate conducive to raising vegetables, but after several years of experimentation, have never had a tomato plant put out more than five edible fruit. I have a small orchard of different types of trees, but no way could some fruit substitute for feeding us year-round if we didn't have a grocery store. Some of my trees are 15-20 years old. Who has that kind of time?
Because of pests, soil diseases, poor climate, etc., most people couldn't feed themselves if they had to depend solely upon their own garden...through no fault of their own.
I dont think anyone is saying the entire world could be fed if we only have gardens at each home. But supplementing our supply of food with millions upon millions of home gardens growing some vegetables will take a massive strain off the supply lines and large farms
This.
50% of our calorific intake is from wheats, grains, etc.
I am happy that you are enjoying your garden and the fruits of your labour,. Not for me though, moving forward into a new world does not mean going back to subsistence farming. I hate the idea. I do like the idea of Vertical farming etc. for city's.