Monthly Archives: March 2012

regional food systems – a look ahead or a look back?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

History provides a useful perspective on modern society: where we have been does matter. While current conditions (such as prices, tastes and preferences, technology, inputs) are clearly influential, previous choices are equally important. Economic historians refer to this phenomenon as … Continue reading →

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more on Snug Harbor

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

This past Saturday, my Food Systems II class went to Snug Harbor farm for the second on-farm session, and again worked with Gus Jones. The weather was beautiful, and in no time at all, Gus had us busy with: (1) … Continue reading →

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hearings on healthy food initiatives, local production, and nutrition

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

Congressional hearings provide a fascinating insight into how different groups are thinking about specific issues.  The testimonies are usually interesting examples that present specific stakeholder viewpoints.  For this reason, I read hearings whenever possible. The recent hearings on healthy food … Continue reading →

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I’m back online

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

Whew. Spring break at last, after a whirlwind of activity during the first two weeks of the month. The recently released Know Your Farmer Compass is on my mind. Because I am writing a full discussion of the release for … Continue reading →

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