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The United States Department of Agriculture has proclaimed that the week of August 1-7, 2010 be National Farmers Market Week. Hurrah! FoodRoutes Network and our 77 Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter Network are excited to promote this fun-filled week with our new BFBL Celebrates... Learn more.
Here at FoodRoutes, we're always happy to report on the exciting ventures that our Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter communities are involved in. This new book by former Buy Fresh Buy Local California Director Temra Costa will change the way you view your relationship with food... Learn more.
Farm Aid and Family Dairy Farmers Call for Immediate Action to Resolve Ongoing Dairy Crisis
Farm Aid - Jun 25, 2010
Farm Aid joined family farmers from across the country today in Madison, Wisc., at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) joint public workshop examining competition in the dairy industry. The workshop comes 18 months into an unprecedented crisis for dairy farmers. Low prices and high production costs, combined with a tightening credit market, have pushed thousands of family farmers out of business. (more...)
Pledge to spend $10/week or more on locally produced food! By signing up in 2009, you'll be entered to win a gift box from FoodRoutes of fun Buy Fresh Buy Local Gear and a CD from FoodRoutes' partner critically acclaimed artist Adrienne Young and her band, Little Sadie. Spending just $10 a week on local food can have a significant impact on your local economy and for family farmers in your region.
