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FEATURE: Farmers markets gathering consumers' attention in Tokyo

27 Dec 2009 21:21:35 PST

By opening farmers markets in downtown areas, the ministry aims to provide people with opportunities to taste local food, while prompting private entities ... and more »

Original story at Kyodo .

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Food Sunday: Sick of Corporate Control Over Your Food? - Firedoglake

27 Dec 2009 15:22:39 PST

Food Sunday: Sick of Corporate Control Over Your Food? Firedoglake (blog) High prices, lack of availability of local food (particularly meat), and food safety problems are just three of them. Fortunately, the US government is ... and more »

Original story at seminal.firedoglake.com .

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I Believe: Working as one, we can make the Earth a healthier place to live

27 Dec 2009 01:30:59 PST

I plan to continue to support our local economy and in particular our local food producers. We eat mostly organic, simple, unprocessed foods that are fresh ... and more »

Original story at BurlingtonFreePress.com .

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Stuff We Like: Burgers are done your way at Five Guys - Duluth News Tribune

24 Dec 2009 11:17:11 PST

Stuff We Like: Burgers are done your way at Five Guys registration) Food at Five Guys has a short shelf life, and what they don't use quickly, they donate to the local food bank. The beef is never frozen, and workers aren't ... and more »

Original story at Duluth News Tribune .

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NYC Announces Comprehensive Assessment of Urban Food Systems

21 Dec 2009 02:09:23 PST

In addition, she is proposing legislation that will purportedly prioritize local food producers by expanding farmers' markets, CSA programs, and encouraging ...

Original story at Triple Pundit .

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Nonprofit foundation aims to help

20 Dec 2009 21:36:57 PST

Most of the local food pantries are reporting increases in requests because of the area's high unemployment rate, according to Second Harvest Food Bank of ...

Original story at Tribune Chronicle .

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Local food news and blogs - February 26, 2010

26 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Local food news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Second part of the 2009 Food Safety Naughty and Nice list released -- from News-Medical.net
• Welcome gift helps restore links in food supply chain -- from Scotsman
• Green movement good business for restaurants -- from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Investors see farms as way to grow Detroit -- from Los Angeles Times
• Program spreads word about local food -- from The Detroit News
• Going green starts locally with new sustainable foods program at John Wood ... -- from and weather
• Good for you and the planet -- from Kelowna.com
• Dining a la King: McCarthy's is a taste of class on the river -- from Elkhart Truth
• Deer Season Closes, All Numbers Are Up -- from WYTV
• FBD: Local food campaign backs small enterprises (UK) - FoodBizDaily.com -- from press release

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Around the world Slow Food Movement marks 20th anniversary of its existence

10 Dec 2009 05:15:21 PST

HobbyFarms.com Its foundation is intended to reverse the trend of the disappearance of local food traditions and people's dwindling interest in the food they eat, ... US Celebrates Terra Madre DayHobbyFarms.com A Thousand Ways to CelebrateSlow food all 4 news articles »

Original story at google.com .

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'Food miles' mantra can be 'miles worse' for climate and communities

08 Dec 2009 07:40:25 PST

The researchers are not saying locally grown food is a poor choice. “Eating local food when it is in season is a critical element of a balanced diet, ...

Original story at FreshPlaza .

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Professors square off on local food

06 Dec 2009 13:16:09 PST

in creating local food security. Desrochers Food miles are a marketing fad … which distorts the environmental impacts of agricultural production, ... Live, MondayGlobe and Mail all 2 news articles »

Original story at Globe and Mail .

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Food guide a hit

05 Dec 2009 07:14:18 PST

Compiled by volunteers from community group Transition Town Exmouth, the Exmouth Local Food Guide is a comprehensive directory of where residents can buy ... and more »

Original story at Exmouth Herald .

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Food miles concept rubbished

04 Dec 2009 05:03:13 PST

The findings do not suggest that the basic principle of buying local food in season is wrong, simply that the origin of food is not necessarily the best ... and more »

Original story at Sydney Morning Herald .

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September Fruit For The Food Co-op

12 Sep 2009 13:59:23 PDT

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Locavores, eating foods locally grown

08 Jun 2009 09:12:33 PDT

A local food movement has been growing steadily for a few years now. With farmers' markets sales soaring above the $1 billion dollar mark it's obvious that more people are turning to their local farms and locally produced food as a viable alternative ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Illinois Report Data Confirms Local Food Is Economic Stimulus

11 Mar 2009 18:53:17 PDT

Written by Jim Freeman
The market for local food is growing. The number of farmers markets in Illinois grew from 97 in 1999 to 270 in 2008. The number of community-supported agriculture organizations, which allow consumers to subscribe to a variety of Illinois-grown food products throughout the season, grew f...

Original story at Buy Local Food In Kitsap .

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How To: Radical Valentine's Day Veggies

10 Feb 2009 13:05:39 PST

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How To: Scavenger Hunt

23 Jan 2009 18:31:59 PST

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A few TriMedx associates provide a brief instructive video on how to participate in a Scavenger Hunt to benefit a local food drive. Author: zinosumatra Keywords: TriMedx Scavenger Hunt Food Drive Volunteer Added: January 23, 2009

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Year in Review 2008: Best in Health, Food and Society

01 Jan 2009 11:19:54 PST

Written by WorldChanging Team
Today's Topic: Health, Food and Society Gin, Television, and Social Surplus Clay Shirky May 7 Locavore Valley: The Next Big Boom? Julia Levitt October 13 Local Food Plus: A Model for Food Citizenship in North America Kathryn Cooper December 2

Original story at WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future .

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Local Food Plus: A Model for Food Citizenship in North America

02 Dec 2008 11:00:40 PST

Written by WorldChanging Team
This local food concept got its start with the Toronto Food Policy Council, an organization that brings agriculture into municipal politics. Local Food Plus founder Lori Stahlbrand, formerly a consultant for the World Wildlife Fund, was originally inspired by a number of U.S. and Europe...

Original story at WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future .

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Opinion: Steve Ettlinger: Underground Supper Club

25 Nov 2008 16:06:30 PST

Written by Steve Ettlinger
Alas, during this time poor Tess had to arrange for her small kids to go with the in-laws, find the various foods she wanted, call friends, and then by chance Googled me and learned only enough to get nervous (I'm not a food critic, but I have worked as a chef, lived in Paris six years, and have a...

Original story at Huffington Post .

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Bloomberg, Stringer Offer Red Meat to Food Wonks

19 Nov 2008 10:18:10 PST

Written by Lydia DePillis
“It has taken decades of failed development policies to realize that we must put people first. We must listen to the voices of people most affected,” d’Escoto began, speaking of the “downright sinful” prevalence of poverty and hunger.

Original story at New York Observer .

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Podcast: Growing local made user friendly

10 Nov 2008 09:21:00 PST

The state agriculture department has put out a new handbook for local food producers available both online and in hard copy. Teresa Cuperus, an Economic Development Consultant with DATCP, says the manual is for those wishing to move products from field to consumer. It covers selling dire...

Original story at Wisconsin Radio Network .

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Uniting Around Food to Save an Ailing Town

06 Nov 2008 18:30:21 PST

Written by wardsville
Pete Johnson, owner of Pete’s Greens, is working with 30 local farmers to market their goods in an evolving community supported agriculture program. He helped start the Center for an Agricultural Economy, a nonprofit operation that is planning an industrial park for agricultural busi...

Original story at Your Wardsville .

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Opinion: 100 Useful Search Engines for Chefs, Cooks and Food Lovers

30 Oct 2008 07:54:42 PDT

Written by Site Administrator
Whether you want to purchase your food from a local farm, browse a farmer’s market, or find a place to buy real milk, these search engines will help you get what you are seeking. FarmersMarket. Find farmer’s markets all across the country with this search site.USDA Agricultural Marketing Se...

Original story at Culinary School Guide .

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How people make food choices around the world

27 Oct 2008 03:40:46 PDT

Written by sarah
Do people look for different things from their food in different parts of the world? Public relations and market research firm Ketchum wanted to find out, so it surveyed consumers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Germany and China in the hope of learning where we are a...

Original story at CalorieLab Calorie Counter News .

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Josie Garthwaite: Seasonal Cooking: Tips from a Green Chef

16 Oct 2008 10:05:53 PDT

Written by Josie Garthwaite
Chef Karen Jurgensen learned the tools of her trade in forward-thinking restaurants and catering kitchens in the 1980s. She now advocates for local food in restaurants and teaches folks how to craft seasonal menus. Read more about sustainable food and find a tasty recipe for farro with cu...

Original story at Huffington Post .

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