described as an alternative way for the acquisition of healthy ( organic ) food , the solidarity groups are much more than that . Through solidarity groups is settled again the link between the city and the country , between the modern and the traditional , we can enjoy the smell of the vegetable we remember from our childhood , the preserves are made in the traditional way , without preservatives . It re-establish links between people , the groups incite to participate in voluntary actions and conduct humanitarian work . The solidarity groups are a special kind of platform for all those who by their own means want directly helping small farmers who grow the food in compliance with the ecological and moral principles , in order to avoid those who profit from the trade of food and , on the contrary , want to establish a solidly transparent relationship . Buying local , organic , seasonal food , we buy the food we can " see the face of ". The solidarity groups allow consumers to " follow " the growth cycle of their own food - from seed to plate . In this case , it is appropriate to recall the motion " Tell me what you eat and I ' ll tell you who you are ." In conclusion , it should be emphasized that the basic need , which leads to the formation of solidarity groups , is to cause positive changes in local society . Starting with the strengthening of the local economy through the creation of new jobs and the possibility of starting self-employed work in the cultivation of healthy foods ( which there ' s necessary of ), up to the disclosure of environmental awareness and sustainable development , and as part of this , to ensure enough ecological ( organic ) food at reasonable prices , by creating a direct relationship with manufacturers , without intermediaries .
Why consumers become members of EPGs in Croatia ?
In an ideal perspective , most of the people that become member of the EPG does it to ensure the opportunity to buy safe and healthy food at a reasonable price . In this way , they establish a direct contact with the producers , they know what they do and how . Moreover , already this , for many , is a good reason . In today , where occur many scandals with the food industry , is not a trivial matter to have some confidence in this field . No wonder then that those persons who become part of such groups are mostly families with young children , willing to be more attentive to the origin of food . In addition , typical members of these groups also include people who have lost their confidence in the society or in the current politicaleconomic system . It is the case of creative people , often young , who commit themselves to go into that . There are also older people , who feel nostalgic for the sense of community and sociability , which EPGs offer in abundance .
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