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On 10/23/2003 at 11:59 PM Robert Waldrop <rmwj@SOONERNET.COM wrote:

FoodRoutes.org is circulating a "buy local food pledge."  they are
totalling the amounts pledged by states.

Robert Waldrop, okc

SIGN THE BUY LOCAL PLEDGE AT
http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp

Those who have tasted local food know how much better it is than most
supermarket food. The truth is, local food tastes better and is
fresher than
food that's trucked thousands of miles to your plate.

On top of that, buying local food supports your local economy, helps
keep
family farmers on the land, and is better for the environment and
natural
landscape.

Now you can pledge your support for local food by signing the
FoodRoutes
"Buy Local" Challenge. You don't need to send any money; just pledge
to
spend money each week on local food at the farmers market, CSA, farm,
or
grocery store of your choosing.

The Challenge will let you make a customized online pledge to support
local
foods. States can compete on our Challenge Scoreboard to see who has
pledged
the most. Just click the link or copy the address into your browser:
http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp

Sincerely,

The FoodRoutes Staff

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Please use the following "Buy Local" Challenge links for future
reference:

  o  To visit the "Buy Local" Challenge home page, please go to
     <http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp

  o  If you want to encourage your friends to sign the challenge,
please go
to
     <http://www.foodroutes.org/blc-tellfriend.jsp

  o  To check on how much money has been pledged to local food in your
state

     visit the Challenge Scoreboard at
     <http://www.foodroutes.org/blc-scoreboard.jsp

Also be sure to check out these other great links:

  o  Find local food near you with the FoodRoutes Find Good Food Map
at
     <http://www.foodroutes.org/localfood/

  o  Find out more about buying local food at
     <http://www.foodroutes.org/buylocal.jsp

C 2003 - FoodRoutes Network
Where Does Your Food Come From?
info@foodroutes.org
http://www.foodroutes.org

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