February 20, 2010 Denise O’Brien has begun a new series on the Blog for Iowa website about sustainable agriculture. O’Brien (co-founder of Women, Food & Agriculture Network) and her husband Larry Harris have been growing organic produce for over 30 years and sell through their Rolling Acres CSA. She will be discussing the different [...]
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An Iowa Farmer on the Meaning of Sustainability
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged agriculture, csa, farming, Local Food Economy, regional food, sustainable agriculture Post a comment
Seed Catalogs: A Gardener’s Muse
February 08, 2010 If you are a food grower, it’s that time of year, again! Either you’re anxiously awaiting your seed order delivery, or you’re still pondering what will I grow this year. It doesn’t really matter if you only have a few pots on the patio or several beds in the backyard…planning and planting [...]
Think Global and Eat Local
January 13, 2010 National Geographic has just published a 320 page book with “8 Simple Steps to a Healthier You”, called true Food. There is a short excerpt to give you an example of what is inside:
” What’s in Season? A Guide to Local Eating in the Winter:
•The Northeast: From root cellars and cold [...]
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged carbon footprint, eat local, Environment, farm to table, farmers markets, food, fresh food, global market, know your farmer, season, seasonal food, vendors Post a comment
Coalition of Farming, Conservation Groups Provide Alternative Vision for Region’s Growth
January 12, 2010 At a press conference held yesterday in Portland, OR, several conservation and farming organizations came together and provided a map (PDF) reflecting what they thought would be a acceptable outcome for the urban and rural reserves, which is currently under review and being determined by Metro and Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. [...]
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged agriculture, development, economy, Environment, farming, forest, industry, planning, population, reserve lands, UGB, urban growth boundary, urban living, urban sprawl, zoning 1 Comment
Red Snapper Ban Stirs Controversy Among Fishermen
January 8, 2010 Due to dwindling numbers, a ban on catching red snapper along the coast of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas was enacted January 4, 2010. The new law has a ripple effect for many in the Southeast region. Some are seeking new regulation – to take into consideration the economic impact on [...]
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged community, endangered, fishermen, fishing, food politics, local economies, red snapper, seafood, sustainable seafood Post a comment
It Takes a Community to Sustain a Small Farm
January 8, 2010 Steph Larsen, of the Center for Rural Affairs, points out the essential pieces of growing a local food system, and the necessity of adding community for it to thrive. We all play an integral part in the growing, buying, and eating of food. h/t @LocavoreBlog
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