Food and Faith
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October 2008
October 31, 2008Global and local
Interesting article asking us to consider effects of eating local on global markets, especially the world's poorest in West Africa. By Professor Bill Moseley, of Macalester College (my alma mater!) Farmers in the Developing World Hurt by 'eat local' philosophy...
October 30, 2008
Not so romantic
Today, I harvested turnips in the freezing rain. Braced against the wind, I bent over again and again to unearth those savory white treats then bent my frozen fingers enough to twist the tie around four together. “Those CSA members...
October 27, 2008
find out how many earths your lifestyle requires
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October 24, 2008
fair food!
Finally, don't miss the profile of the CIW in last Sunday's New York Times Magazine special food issue. The "Food Fighters" slideshow, which features the CIW, is available online at: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/10/07/magazine/20081012-STYLE_3.html
October 21, 2008
Buzzwords: Alternative Economies
I just finished reading Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. I had this book on my list (and bookshelf) for many, many months, but finally committed to reading it when I was actually living on the farm. The most meaningful part...