~ Why I Study Wild Edibles & Do Edible Gardening ~
"The [Irish potato] famine disproportionately affected the rural poor who relied heavily on potatoes for their diet. The lack of a diverse diet and the absence of effective relief measures contributed to the high mortality rate. The British government's laissez-faire policies, continued e…
~ Why I Study Wild Edibles & Do Edible Gardening ~
"The [Irish potato] famine disproportionately affected the rural poor who relied heavily on potatoes for their diet. The lack of a diverse diet and the absence of effective relief measures contributed to the high mortality rate. The British government's laissez-faire policies, continued exportation of food, insufficient relief, and rigid regulations exacerbated the situation.
While the British government did take some steps to alleviate the crisis, such as importing corn and setting up soup kitchens and public work programs, these measures were not enough to prevent the widespread suffering and death."
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"Control the oil and you control entire nations; control the food and you control the people." ~ Henry Kissinger
~ Why I Study Wild Edibles & Do Edible Gardening ~
"The [Irish potato] famine disproportionately affected the rural poor who relied heavily on potatoes for their diet. The lack of a diverse diet and the absence of effective relief measures contributed to the high mortality rate. The British government's laissez-faire policies, continued exportation of food, insufficient relief, and rigid regulations exacerbated the situation.
While the British government did take some steps to alleviate the crisis, such as importing corn and setting up soup kitchens and public work programs, these measures were not enough to prevent the widespread suffering and death."
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"Control the oil and you control entire nations; control the food and you control the people." ~ Henry Kissinger