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Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews to headline Farm Aid 2013 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farm Aid announced today that its annual benefit concert will return to the Northeast on Saturday, Sept. 21, taking place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. "In New York and across the Northeast, family farmers are pioneering change in our farm and food system....

Locally Grown, In-Season, Foods Are More Nutritious Reports Nutrition Educator Sharon Kleyne. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) May 30, 2013 Sharon Kleyne is a nutrition and health educator, radio commentator and host of the Sharon Kleyne Hour Power of Water radio show, on VoiceAmerica, Apple iTunes and Green Talk Network. She is also Founder of Bio-Logic Aqua Research water and hydrotherapy research. Sharon believes that Summer is the time to switch your diet to fresh, locally or home grown...

In response to an article published by Eat Local Grown, which discusses the 10 reasons to bring kids to the farmers market, Colle Farmers Market affirms the importance of teaching your children about healthy organic food, sustainable living and community. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 27, 2013 On May 27, Colle Farmers Market issues a statement in response to an article on Eat Local Grown, which lists ten reasons why farmers markets are beneficial for children. According to the article published...

Following an article published by Fresh Plaza regarding the increase in sales of organic farming products in the United Arab Emirates, Colle Farmers Market says pushing for more organic food could help the environment and improve health. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 On May 13, Colle Farmers Market responds to an article published by Fresh Plaza, which discusses the increase in sales of organic food in supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. According to the article published by...

New research from Charleston|Orwig indicates definitions of “local” vary by age, can include national brands. Hartland, WI (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 New research confirms that interest in locally sourced foods is taking hold among consumers who equate “local” with “fresh” and “healthier” and who want to support their local economy. Yet definitions of “local” vary widely by age group and were found to encompass national brands, according to a survey commissioned by food...

BOULDER, Colo., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Slow Money, a major new funder of local food systems, this week kicks off a competition in which food entrepreneurs are eligible to win a $50,000 cash prize. The winner will be announced at the fourth Slow Money National Gathering April 29-30 in Boulder, Colorado. (Register for the gathering at www.slowmoney.org.) Slow Money and the organic beverage maker Mamma Chia joined forces to create this award. The prize, called the...

Out of the Box Collective, Los Angeles's premier farm-to-table home delivery service, specializing in locally sourced and sustainably produced ingredients, has been selected to present its business model at the 4th Annual Slow Money National Gathering Entrepreneur Showcase. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2013 Slow Money is a forward-thinking organization which has started a new conversation about money that is too fast, about finance that is disconnected from people and place,...

Colle Farmers Market lists the top five reasons why small organic farmers could benefit from being part of an online community. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 On March 28, 2013, Colle Farmers Market lists five reasons organic farmers might consider joining the first online directory and virtual market place for natural vendors and organic farmers. Joining an online alliance of organic growers and farmers is a great way to build a “strength in numbers” campaign and take advantage...

North Carolina’s “10% Farm to Fork” Campaign is encouraging the state’s citizens to spend more on locally grown produce. Colle Farmers Market applauds the initiative, encouraging more states to implement similar campaigns. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) March 21, 2013 On March 21, Colle Farmers Market issues a statement commending North Carolina’s 10% Farm to Fork Campaign. According to an article from the Sanford Herald, the campaign is encouraging people to spend 10 percent of their food...

BOULDER, Colo., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Slow Money, named one of the "top five trends in finance," hosts its fourth Slow Money National Gathering April 29-30 in Boulder, Colorado. (Register at www.slowmoney.org.) In just three years, Slow Money has emerged as a major new funder of local food systems, moving $23 million into small food businesses around the country, including farms, creameries, grain mills, niche organic brands, local processing, distribution and...