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Recent Media Mentions
How to fight America's obesity epidemic by Richard A. Daynard and Mark Gottlieb The Boston Globe Published 01/08/2009
Public health, unlike the banking, insurance, or automobile industries, cannot be rescued or bailed out. Prevention is the only viable option. A sophisticated and aggressive federal approach to obesity is needed. Promote and fund innovative farm-to-schools and farm-to-community programs to support local farmers and increase access to locally grown food.
Farming study aims to aid ag industry by Ingrid Stegemoeller Tri-city Herald Published 01/07/2009
Food and agriculture were worth $42 billion in Washington in 2007, making them among the state's largest employers.
Buy Local Workshops Offered for Farmers, Local Foods Supporters by Wisconsin Ag Connection Published 01/07/2009
Farmers, restaurant owners, food retailers, educators and others interested in supporting the growth of local foods are invited to attend one of four Buy Local workshops being held around the state.
Montana Food Efforts a Good Model for Hard Times by Rose Hayden-Smith Huffington Post Published 01/06/2009
Local food systems -- including farm-to-institution programs -- can mean real money for local farmers, local food processors and local/state economies. And the state of Montana has an excellent model for this.
Nourishing N.C.'s economy by Eva Clayton The News & Observer Published 01/05/2009
overnor-elect Beverly Purdue and the General Assembly take note: Building a local sustainable food economy in North Carolina can yield statewide economic development, create jobs and stop money from leaking out of the state in this time of recession. And it comes with many additional benefits as well.
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Upcoming Events
Connect Locally - Mid-Atlantic Sustainable Agriculture Conference
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Fri, Jan 16th, 2009 - Sat, Jan 17th, 2009
Future Harvest - Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture's 10th Annual Conference
"Connect Locally: Food, Farms, and Community" will be held on January 16th and 17th, 2009 at the NEW Frederick Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Frederick, MD. This event will feature Nina Planck, farmer's market expert and author of Real Food, as the conference keynote speaker. Breakout sessions will cover farm-to-school and hospital programs, agri-tourism, soil fertility, the nuts and bolts of sustainable agriculture, specialty crops, cultivating new farmers through mentorships, grass based systems, profitable grain production, market gardening, and more. To register and for more information see our website: http://www.futureharvestcasa.org Contact:
Jack Gurley, 410-549-7878
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The Changing Climate of Agriculture
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Sat, Feb 21st, 2009 - Sun, Feb 22nd, 2009
30th Annual OEFFA Conference
The Changing Climate of Agriculture
February 21 and 22, 2008
Granville, Ohio Contact:
, 614.421.2022
20th Annual
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Thu, Feb 26th, 2009 - Sat, Feb 28th, 2009
Our 20th Anniversary conference takes place February 26-28, 2009 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Registration will open in early December. 60+ workshops, 140 exhibitors, great food and entertainment!
An extraordinary, farmer-centered event, the Organic Farming Conference is the largest organic farming conference in the U.S. In 2008, more than 2,300 people attended, with participants traveling from 37 states and 1 foreign country. Sponsored by the Wisconsin-based Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), the conference is celebrated as the foremost educational and networking event in the organic farming community.
The conference is highly regarded due to its practical workshops designed to help beginning, transitional, and experienced organic farmers. Contact:
, 715-772-3153
Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference
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Sat, Feb 28th, 2009 - Sat, Feb 28th, 2009
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project's Annual Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference. A full day of workshops and networking to help connect local farmers with markets for selling their products. This conference will be held at Warren Wilson College, outside of Asheville, NC. Contact:
Molly Nicholie, 828-236-1282
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Recent Press Releases
National Network USDA Comments
Mr. Robert M. Eadie October 15, 2008
Chief, Policy and Program Development Branch
Child Nutrition Division, Food and Nutrition Service
United States Department of Agriculture
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 640
Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1594
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FIGHTING HUNGER THROUGH FARM TO SCHOOL
Victory Against Hunger Awards Recognize Excellence in Nourishing Kids and Community
Celebrating outstanding efforts in fighting hunger through promoting or creating innovative farm to school programs, twenty-five organizations were awarded ... Continue reading
FIGHTING HUNGER THROUGH LOCAL FARM TO SCHOOL CONNECTIONS
Congressional Hunger Center and Victory Wholesale Group Offer Awards to 25 Hunger Fighting Organizations for Innovative Farm to School Programs
Washington, DC – March 3, 2008 – The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) and Victory Wholesale Gro... Continue reading
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF SCHOOL MEAT
February 20, 2008
The National Farm to School Network supports efforts to make the direct farm to fork link between the farmer and the school cafeteria whether it’s broccoli or beef. The recent recall of 143 million pounds of beef from Westland/Ha... Continue reading
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