2005-05-18

Tribe Discussion: Sustainable Living Brainstorm Forum - tribe.net

Tribe Discussion: Sustainable Living Brainstorm Forum - tribe.net: "Water required to produce 1 lb of California Foods, according to Soil and water Specialists, University of California Agricultural Extension, working with livestock farm advisors.

1 lb of lettuce: 23 gallons
1 lb of Tomatoes: 23 gallons
1 lb of Potatoes: 24 gallons
1 lb of wheat: 25 gallons
1 lb of carrots: 33 gallons
1 lb of apples: 49 gallons
1 lb of chicken: 815 gallons
1 lb of pork: 1,630 gallons
1 lb of beef: 5,214 gallons"