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1. Join a CSA
2. Support your community's farmers' markets
3. Become a member of the nearest co-op grocery store
4. Start an edible [home, community or school] garden
5. Volunteer your labor at a local farm or ranchFind local groceries, growers’ markets, farms, co-ops, and food pantries
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Viable Growers’ Markets in Rural New Mexico
Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico is the small town of Las Vegas and the short distance of 78 miles away is Taos. These vibrant, small communities are situated in and around … Continue reading
Yucky to Yummy: Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Obesity has become one of the greatest and most prevalent health risks in America. Not only are adults becoming more and more overweight but so are children. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), obesity occurrences among children and … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood obesity, healthy eating, kids in the kitchen, nutrition, recipes
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Shifting Gears: Updating Ethics for Sustainable Eating
As I walk down the bread aisle, I scan the prices for whole wheat loaves, eventually taking a Trader Joe’s brand loaf off the shelf for $3.50. Not too bad, I think, stowing the loaf in my cart next to … Continue reading
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Tagged frontier ethic, industrial agriculture, land ethic, local food, sustainable agriculture
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LOBO Growers’ Market
There are currently more than 7,200 growers’ markets in the United States, and they are becoming progressively more popular as consumers realize the benefits of both eating and buying locally. University of New Mexico Sustainability Studies students in the SUST-364 Growers’ … Continue reading
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Tagged growers markets, local food, small business, sustainable living
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ABQ Stew: New Mexico’s Food for Thought will contain a compendium of student research on New Mexico’s diverse food system and food value chain. As a part of the SUST-364 Growers’ Market Practicum course, University of New Mexico Sustainability Studies … Continue reading
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Tagged food value chain, foodshed, local food, New Mexico, sustainability
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