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10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Local

6 years ago

Eating local is a way to cut down on food miles and emissions. Economically, you support your own community, not large companies. Environmentally, your food travels less, and you know more where it’s...

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Here’s What Happens When You Eat Celery Everyday

6 years ago

Celery is by far one of the most underrated vegetables. Many people assume that the crunchy green stalks are just full of water and mostly void of any real or substantial nutritional benefit...

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10 Things Food Banks Really Need But Rarely Get

6 years ago

While any donation is appreciated by food bank patrons, there are some items that are in high demand at the food bank that some people may not realize are needed.

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Bringing Locally Grown, Organic Produce to Those in Need

7 years ago

A new farm stand in Encinitas, San Diego, California is helping to make locally grown, organic produce more readily available and affordable for those who are struggling. The weekly Farm Stand has a...

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Summits For Lesbian Farmers Held by USDA

7 years ago

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding summits to promote the role of lesbian farmers as a part of its “Rural Pride” campaign. The agency is working with singer and LGBT activist Cyndi Lauper...

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Here’s why eating blueberries helps prevent heart disease, cancer and brain aging

7 years ago

7 Proven Reasons To Eat More Blueberries Written By: Margie King, Health Coach Spring and summer are prime seasons for fresh blueberries.  But there are good reasons to eat them all year round. ...

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Government Shutdown Reinforces the Importance of Local Food Systems

9 years ago

With the government partially shutdown, corporate mega-farms, concentrated animal feed lots, and big-ag in general become vulnerable to some serious problems. Giant centralized farms and processing...

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Cherry Orchard Foods of Cincinnati, Ohio

11 years ago

Owned by Jim Miller, Cherry Orchard Foods is a small company in Cincinnati, Ohio that produces a wonderful variety of Seasoning Mixes, Dessert Mixes, Microwave Pork Rinds and Vino Slush frozen wine...

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It aint farmer’s market fresh if you squeeze it from a tube

11 years ago

by John Moretti When is a vegetable not vegetable? How about when it comes in a shampoo bottle or test tube and you slurp it down like pudding? Containers of vegetable puree and vegetable juice that...

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How to make a garlic garden spray

11 years ago

Garlic is an excellent and cheap way to deter many sucking and soft bodied insects such as aphids and whiteflies. You can also use it to curb fungal growth in place of sulphur sprays. Ingredients: 3...

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