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Cream of the Crop...This section contains the best articles and information we have found dealing with questions about why we need to conserve farms, create local food systems that provide access to fresh, healthy farm products, look seriously at federal level policies that shape farm production and profitability and ways farmers can matters into their own hands.
Food Prices climbing? "Higher prices show no sign of retreating"this article by Mike Hughlett in the Chicago Tribune details concerns about rising food prices. Despite the complexities of rising food and fuel prices we can count on the 40+ farmers markets in NEO for high quality and fairly priced foods.
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"Green" Eggs & Ham The Union of Concerned Scientists recently released "Greener Pastures" which highlights the environmental and health benefits of grass based livestock systems.
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Resources for planners and county governments Many planners and economic development professionals are seeing the important role of local food systems in community health and prosperity. Two new tools in planning for food systems are now available: APA Policy Guide on Community and Regional Food Planning Counties and Local Food Systems ______________________________________________________________________ No More Anonymous
Food Brian Halweil, Author of "Eat Here" discusses the need to think broadly about the benefits of local and sustainably produced food in this article for WorldWatch Institute. "Eating local keeps money in the local economy, helps preserve farmland, and usually means tastier food. In the midst of food safety crises, eating local also brings a certain peace of mind because the shopper can get much more information about what they are actually buying." ____________________________________________________________________ Alternative Farming Helps Clean Up Water A recent study by researchers at the University of Minnesota shows alternative cropping practices may help to protect the environment by reducing high nitrate levels in surface water and groundwater caused by conventional fertilizer use. ____________________________________________________________________
The Environmental Working Group's Food News includes the best and worst choices for pesticides and allows you to create a menu and see what pesticides you might be eatiing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "A Future for Farming" This article features David & Donna Divoky of Maple Valley Sugarbush & Farm. David & Donna represent hope for a next generation of farmers combining the best of old & new to create a new and profitable farming operation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Breadbasket of Democracy" This article written by Ted Nace and published in the May/June 2006 issue of Orion magazine asks "Who should make the economic decisions in this country" and tells the story of farmers in North Dakota who decided that if they did not take an active role, corporations would decide for them. Read the abridged story on Oriononline ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sustainable Agriculture Network releases "Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch." This 16-page bulletin from the Sustainable Agriculture Network, spotlights innovative, SARE-funded research into a range of conservation options including soil management, such as using compost, conservation tillage and cover crops; plant management, featuring crop rotation, water-conserving plants and rangeland drought mitigation; and water management strategies such as low-volume irrigation and water recycling. Download Here.
Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson links the saving of family farms to saving America This article succintly speaks to role of sustainable farming and food systems and their broad impact on: natural resources, energy, strong local economies, democracy, health and nutrition and much more. The article is posted on Alternet. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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"The farther our food travels, the less control we have over that food-how it was raised, how the landscape was treated, what sort of living the farmer made." Read More... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fred Maier, developer of the "Save a farm" Campaign has been selected by Ohio Magazine as an Ohio Hero in this month's issue of Ohio Magazine (See ohiomagazine.com). Fred developed a series of jingles that are featured on signs adorning Portage County thoroughfares. The campaign has also moved north to Ashtabula County at the South River Vineyard. To learn more visit http://www.saveafarm.org/ where Fred also has many informative articles available. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read a compelling tale for local foods A Tale of two tomatoes developed by ecotrust. "The most political act
we do on a daily basis is to eat, as our actions affect farms, landscapes
and food businesses," said co-author Professor Jules Pretty,
from the University of Essex,UK, Find
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