To: "permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [permaculture] the local food challenge
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 23:55:51 -0500
FoodRoutes.org is circulating a "buy local food pledge." they are
totalling the amounts pledged by states. We are now up to 58 members
of our local foods coop,18 producers. they are listed online at http://www.oklahomafood.org/coopproducers.htm .
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:
C 2003 - FoodRoutes Network
Where Does Your Food Come From?
info@foodroutes.org http://www.foodroutes.org
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[permaculture] the local food challenge,
Robert Waldrop, 10/24/2003