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In the Great Southern Region of Western Australia is a hidden gem. Every Saturday on Collie Street in Albany a bunch of local farmers can be found selling their own produce from the local area. No produce from outside the Great Southern Region or produce of other people is allowed to be on-sold.
A fantastic range of organic products is on offer with new stuff appearing every week. It all looks and tastes fantastic too. Recently I went for a couple days break down to Albany and sampled some of these local delights and was very impressed. Growing up eating our own family produce I was usually pretty unimpressed with a lot of the food I encountered outside of my own patch, so when I discovered this fine tucker I was delighted. "You little ripper", I thought to myself, "now this is a bloody market, probably the best in Australia!
Food tastes better and other produce like flowers look fantastic when it hasn't been carted halfway around the planet, utterly processed, freeze dried, strangled, maimed or tortured. If you'd only been there to see the hypnotic deep reds, greens, yellows and other magic colours that drew me like a strong magnetic field into their cool and loving embrace. I ate it all so you'll have to just look at these pictures I found on their website.
http://www.albanyfarmersmarket.com.au/In the Great Southern Region of Western Australia is a hidden gem. Every Saturday on... more
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Do you love corn? Well then lucky you, because that's what I wrote about for this week's big "From the Harvest'" piece. 3 great recipes to get you off the cob. The fritters are awesome btw.....Do you love corn? Well then lucky you, because that's what I wrote about for this... more
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This is a pretty good recommendation for the local foods movement. One point that really resonates is that the food industry in America right now was the statement by economist Ken Meter: "Our food system is extractive, sort of like mining."
When you put it that way, comparing the way most of our food purchases go for foods that have come a long way, sometimes from the other side of the planet, and that only a tiny fraction of every dollar we spend on food stays in our local economy, it is a lot like mining. Corporations are mining us for our money. More and more, they are serving up less than good food. More and more they are lobbying for less regulation so they can sell us products that often kill. The giant agriculture corporations are a lot like Honey Badger, they don't give a sh1t.
Giant ag corporations 'mine' precious resources like soil and water, often burning down massive tracts of air producing, weather impacting forests. Those corporations 'mine' the cheap labor of desperate peoples in less developed nations They mine cheap politicians who will legislate the lucrative trade agreements they want in the US. They 'mine' the cheap foreign politicians who will legislate the minimal regulations on environment and labor rules they want abroad. They 'mine' us for the precious economy of our local communities, moving massive amounts of cash out of our areas and into their bank accounts.
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Every year, Americans spend almost $1.2 trillion on food, equal to nearly a tenth of total US GDP. In most communities, the great bulk of that goes to fast-food chains and retail giants like Walmart—and doesn't do much for locals. As Minnesota-based economist Ken Meter puts it, "Our food system is extractive, sort of like mining."
Indeed. A series of case studies by the consultancy Civic Economics shows that for every dollar we spend at a large chain, about 15 cents stays in the area, while locally owned enterprises trap 30 to 45 cents. Locally owned food companies are often on the upper end of that range. That's because they tend to source their products from the area—unlike, say, local bookstores or boutiques, which generally buy their inventory from far away.
The good news is that local food businesses have blossomed over the past two decades. Between 1992 and 2007, sales of farm goods sold directly to consumers through channels like farmers markets jumped 77 percent to $1.2 billion, a 2011 USDA study shows. And total local food sales—to consumers, but also through grocery stores and restaurants—reached an estimated $4.8 billion in 2008.
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Garden where you can, and you'd be amazed how much you can do with a little space, or even some sunny windowsills and a bit of ingenuity. Buy as much food from local producers as you can. If you are in an urban area, look for local orchards not too far. There are lots of places where food producers will sell great produce and foods at a fair price. There are orchards where people can pick their own fruit and pocket the savings when the local growers give them a deal. Think of it as healthy, fun outings and teaching moments for city kids who too often have no clue where food comes from.
Act locally. There are resources for finding local producers and farmers' markets. Spend a little time finding your local opportunities and build a healthier community while assuring a healthier diet for your family.This is a pretty good recommendation for the local foods movement. One point that... more
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On World Vegetarian Day it is good to remember that farmers feed cities.
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Small farms typically are limited to farmers markets and cannot access the wholesale market due to the expense of traceability technology. That is about to change.
A vote is expected on S. 510, the Senate version of HR2749. A big stumbling block is whether or not small farms will be exempted. This program was developed for success whether traceability is required or not because it is a marketing program, not a foodsafety program. It just so happens to also help on the traceability and foodsafety front.
http://bit.ly/b0wJU7Small farms typically are limited to farmers markets and cannot access the wholesale... more
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Is this happening in your Locale? Find out at www.KYF2.com
"Is the produce you buy at your local farmers’ market really grown locally?"
"A surprising investigation by the local NBC affiliate in Los Angeles discovered several examples of false claims at various Southern California farmers’ markets, including a vendor who purchased boxes of produce from wholesale produce warehouses, including items grown on big commercial farms as far away as Mexico."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39319593/ns/local_news-los_angeles_ca
KYF2.comIs this happening in your Locale? Find out at www.KYF2.com
"Is the produce... more
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Prescription medicine usually comes in pill bottles, but in some parts of the United States, foods like artichokes, beets, spinach, and apples have also become part of the doctor's arsenal.
According to the New York Times, "doctors at three health centers in Massachusetts have begun advising patients to eat 'prescription produce' from local farmers’ markets, in an effort to fight obesity in children of low-income families."
Reports from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion found that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Experts point to increasingly sedentary lifestyles and lack of access to fresh, healthy foods as a reason for this rapid increase.
Keep reading to learn more about vegetable medicine: http://ow.ly/2rTf3Prescription medicine usually comes in pill bottles, but in some parts of the United... more
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Please buzz this up so we can get a large number of responses.
Please VOTE. Do you want to know your farmer?
How much more would you pay to know your farmer?
Nothing 3.8% (2 votes)
1-5% 15.4% (8 votes)
6-10% 42.3% (22 votes)
11-15% 25% (13 votes)
May I see a picture of my farmer before answering? 13.5% (7 votes)
Total Votes: 52
If you want to vote go to http://www.ourlocale.com
http://www.ourlocale.com/photo/support-locale-farms?context=featuredPlease buzz this up so we can get a large number of responses.
Please VOTE. Do... more
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These reusable produce bags by Blue Lotus are really neat. I always see reusable shopping bags available all over, but never reusable produce bags. And the best thing about this one is that it's made with organic cotton! It's very eco-friendly, made out of cotton and when you're done using it over and over again, you can put it in the composting bin and it will biodegrade! You can use it for all kinds of produces.
They have four different sizes small for nuts and seeds, medium for bulk food: rice, flour, sugar, and large bags for large leafy greens such as salad, kale, collards, you can bring your bags home with your produce in them, moisten them and put it in the refrigerator to keep it moisten and crisp. Don't forget to shop for your produce at your local farmers' market!
Highlights:
- Reusable
- Organic cotton
- BiodegradableThese reusable produce bags by Blue Lotus are really neat. I always see reusable... more
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A report coming to council on Tuesday will recommend by-law changes to make it easier to start and operate a farmers’ market in Vancouver, which will increase access to local food and help expand markets around the cityA report coming to council on Tuesday will recommend by-law changes to make it easier... more
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Your mom has taught you many lessons throughout your life and now it's your turn! Have fun with her while going green! I bet she'll love these ideas because what she wants the most is your time!
All links can be found here: http://www.ecobold.com/ideas-for-mothers-day/Your mom has taught you many lessons throughout your life and now it's your turn!... more
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In 2009 I knew I had to take matters into my own hands and implemented a couple of resolutions that now I'm passionate about. For 2010 I've added a few more and hope that you can get inspired to include one action into your New Years' resolution! www.ecobold.comIn 2009 I knew I had to take matters into my own hands and implemented a couple of... more
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Shelley Pack and Sarah Norton visit their local Farmer's Market, to eat produce without pesticides. And with these girls, nothing ever goes as planned.Shelley Pack and Sarah Norton visit their local Farmer's Market, to eat produce... more
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WHACKO-TV has gained the exclusive rights to air the new film by M. Serge Crapola, FATHER & SON REUNION. The strong emotional conflict between a father and his son is a classic theme that Joseph Campbell would certainly find compelling. The young boy is played by our very own Thwig Salgoud. Rated PG-13.WHACKO-TV has gained the exclusive rights to air the new film by M. Serge Crapola,... more
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Besides the aesthetic factor, are some of the other benefits of supporting your local farmers market? The following article will highlight just a few of the many reasons why shopping locally, from flesh-and-blood farmers, is always best.Besides the aesthetic factor, are some of the other benefits of supporting your local... more
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