Category Archives: New Farmers

Bill Moyers interviews Michael Pollan

Posted on November 30, 2008 by frijolitofarmer

PBS recently aired an interview with Michael Pollan about American food policy, changes he’d like to see the Obama administration make to localize agriculture, and the wishes of some that Pollan be appointed Secretary of Agriculture. The video is in two … Continue reading →

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Chicken Wars

Posted on October 17, 2008 by karenpresents

How much chicken could a chicken shop sell if a chicken shop could sell chicken?  Good questions if you could swallow it with out choking.  The chicken industry is all choked up.  Let me tell you about it.  If you … Continue reading →

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Moving from Philosophy to Function

Posted on September 28, 2008 by frijolitofarmer

Initially, we had set out to come up with a plan that would feed the poor, train and employ aspiring farmers, contribute to the rise of urban agriculture, increase the availability of local food, persuade conventional farmers to switch to more sustainable … Continue reading →

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Local Food Bulletin Idea

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lfcadmin

To promote the use of local foods among restaurateurs and smaller groceries I thought there should be some way to let those customers know each month the following: what local food is available from what farmers, at what price, with … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Research

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lfcadmin

By Karen G. Thank you for the opportunity to address an issue that is very near and dear to my heart. That is the need to talk about and make changes in the availability of fresh vegetables. I would like … Continue reading →

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