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Health Insurance and CSAs PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen Beauford   
Thursday, 05 March 2009

The Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) and surrounding areas have seen a rise in the number of CSAs serving the area as well as a jump in the number of consumers who are members of CSAs. One interesting tidbit I found in this article about the area is the fact insurance company Health Partners is running a test to try to confirm anecdotal evidence that participation in CSAs leads to a healthier diet, and by extension might reduce health care costs.

-Karen

 

 
Farm to Hospital Pilot Program in Asheville, NC PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen Beauford   
Tuesday, 03 March 2009

Local growers in the Asheville, North Carolina area like the idea of the Farm-to-Hospital pilot program currently being promoted by the Asheville-based Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. The goal of the program is to get more hospitals buying locally grown food, allowing them to feature fresh local foods while simultaneously supporting nearby small farms.

-Karen

 

 
Local Market Success in Florida PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen Beauford   
Monday, 02 March 2009

As you may have noticed, I enjoy posting frequently about local food success stories. We are suffering such a barrage of negative media lately, I feel it is important to keep an eye out for those positive blips here and there. One that caught my eye today was a piece in The Suncoast News about St. Petersburg area local markets and co-ops that are thriving:

The Saturday Morning Market has grown substantially since it started seven years ago. In its second year, the market was drawing about 2,000 people a week. Now, it brings in 10,000 during its peak time, from January to April. The number of vendors has grown from 20 to 128, and with it the diversity.

Check out the full article on local food successes in Florida here.

-Karen

 

 
Artisan Food Industry of Oakland Doing Well PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen Beauford   
Monday, 02 March 2009

Oakland, California is becoming a great place for artisan food producers who are the backbone of the local, sustainable, Slow Food movement. As the article says, "Who knew the Oakland waterfront was an epicurean's delight?" Read on to find out more about this success story in a recession.

-Karen

 


 
China and "Carbon Leakage" PDF Print E-mail
Written by Karen Beauford   
Saturday, 28 February 2009
China became the world’s biggest generator of greenhouse gases largely by making electronics, metals and chemicals for wealthier countries. A phenomenon now known as “carbon leakage” is now taking place, in which richer countries bound by international agreements to cut emissions increase imports from poorer nations that have no limits.

According to the the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research website, export manufacturing comprised about half of China’s 45 percent increase in carbon-dioxide emissions from 2002 to 2005, with developed nations buying a majority of the goods.

China powers its factories largely by burning coal, the dirtiest fuel among the five major power sources.

-Karen

 

 
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