If the crisis or war comes, we cannot take our food for granted. Today, only every second bite we eat is Swedish. We need to strengthen our food preparedness. Sweden's farmers are at the forefront of protecting our food – but they need backing.  

There is a strong desire to contribute, but few know how. Your effort can start with something as simple as boiling macaroni for dinner. Eating and shopping Swedish is more than a matter of taste – it is a way to strengthen our food defenses.

Together, we take responsibility from field to fork.

Today, Sweden can support itself with up to 50 percent of the food produced by Swedish farmers and food producers. This means that we largely rely on the ability to import food. That is not enough, and we are not equipped to face crisis situations. Robust food preparedness – and ultimately stronger crisis preparedness – starts with competitive and profitable Swedish agriculture.

Your daily grocery store choices have a big impact. We often talk about the extensive and costly changes in the transition, but when it comes to our food, there is also enormous power in small and conscious actions. When you choose farmer-owned in the store, farmers get paid more and can make the important investments required to strengthen Swedish agriculture and food production. Then we not only secure our food, but also build the food preparedness required for the future – for ourselves, for our children, and for future generations. 

Our daily choices at the grocery store can impact society more than you think. Here are three pieces of advice for those who want to contribute to a stronger Swedish preparedness through their grocery bag:

1. Choose Swedish and farmer-owned as often as possible
In many cases, it is easier than you think to choose Swedish and farmer-owned food in the store. One way is to look for origin labeling.

2. Read the labels
Read carefully. The goods you take for granted as Swedish can come from far away. Nevertheless, many goods that you do not believe are produced in Sweden can actually do so.

3. Make demands
Tell the store when they have a poor selection of Swedish meat, dairy and grains. The more people who react, the greater the impact.

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