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Eating for the Season: Why Local Food Tastes Better, and What It Means to Shop Differently

Eating sesonally isn't an all or nothing proposition, and with a few small tweaks towards mindful shopping, you can reap the benefits of better taste, nutrition, and more!

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Starting Out: The Real Challenges of Starting New Farms (and How to Work Through Them)

Starting Out: The Real Challenges of Starting New Farms (and How to Work Through Them)

Practical advice for first-generation farmers navigating the early years.

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Labeling 101: What Small Scale Growers Need to Know Before They Print a Single Label

Labeling 101: What Small Scale Growers Need to Know Before They Print a Single Label

Getting your packaging right from the start saves money, avoids compliance headaches, and helps your product stand out on the shelf or at your market stall.

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Farmers' Markets for Food and Community

There is a pretty dramatic contrast between the fluorescently lit aisles of a grocery store, nearly identical no matter which of the big stores you go into, and the bustling and vibrant personality of your local farmers' market.

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No Local Food Hub in your Community? How to build or connect with a local food movement in your area

Interest in good food is something we all share, some of us just don’t know it yet.

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The Value of CSA

At their core, CSA programs provide a direct link between eater and farmer, creating a mutually beneficial relationship and reliance that offers security and partnership between the two.

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Understanding Organic Labelling

If you are beginning to look for food that is grown in a healthier way, you'll want to be aware of labelling standards, both regulated and unregulated.

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Eating Local In The Winter

As the autumn abundance begins to roll in during those first cool days of September, the snowy cold months of January, February and March can seem impossibly far away.

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