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Beyond Food Miles

where-energy-goesThis is a guest post by Michael Bomford, a research scientist and extension specialist at Kentucky State University, an adjunct faculty member in the University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture, and a Fellow of Post Carbon Institute. This article was originally published on the Post Carbon Institute website.

"There is nothing as deceptive as an obvious fact." -Sherlock Holmes

A locavore is “a person who endeavors to eat only locally produced food.” What better diet could there be for an energy constrained world? After all, feeding Americans accounts for about 15% of US energy use, and the average food item travels more than 5,000 miles from farm to fork. It seems obvious that eating locally will go a long way to reducing food system energy use.

Yet cracking the case of America’s energy-intensive food system demands that we look beyond the obvious. A local diet can reduce energy use somewhat, but there are even more effective ways to tackle the problem. Single-minded pursuit of local food, without consideration of the bigger picture, can actually make things worse from an energy perspective.  ( Read entire article )

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2012 Florida Hardiness Zone Map

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Feds: Fresh milk 150 times more dangerous than pasteurized dairy ( via Washington Times )

raw-milk copyThe federal government said Tuesday that fresh milk is 150 times more dangerous than pasteurized milk — a finding that bolsters the government’s argument as it goes after farmers who sell unpasteurized milk across state lines.

After a 13-year review, the taxpayer-funded Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said states where so-called “raw milk” is available had twice the rate of dairy-related disease outbreaks as states where those sales are banned. 

And disease outbreaks from fresh milk are more serious in nature, according to the study, which found 200 out of 239 hospitalizations during the study stemmed from cases of fresh milk.

( read entire article... )

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Living on a Few Acres

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The “Living on a Few Acres” program is designed as an Introduction to basic production techniques on a wide variety of topics from pasture management and livestock production to growing vegetables and alternative enterprises. As you consider your option for your farm, learn what is involved and get the resources available to help you be successful.

  It provides information to individuals interested in beginning or improving a small scale agricultural operation. Whether you are producing food for your family or looking to receive income from your property, these series of classes have something to offer.

Alachua County Extension Service
2800 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-955-2402 Or 352-337-6209 (voicemail)

http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/

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jamesIngarden_smallA slightly new look for Gainesville Farm Fresh...

My apologies to everyone for the neglect Gainesville Farm Fresh has seen in the past month or so.  As many now know I have been involved with the co-op project for the past year and am now co-managing  the store as the Produce Manager.  This is a wonderful time for me and required a lot of hours over the past few months, dedicated to bringing this great new addition to our food community.  As a result my attention to Gainesville Farm Fresh as well as The Herb Garden has been stretched thin.

Now that we are open at the co-op, I can return to bringing you updates on the local food events, markets, etc that are happening around our area.  It is good to be 'back' and as always, thank you all for your support and understanding over this time period.

Be sure to visit Citizen's Co-op, come in,  shop, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of your only community based co-op!  I will look forward to seeing you!

James

Latest Farm Listing: Mitillini Vineyards

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