the newsletter of OnlyatFarmersMarkets.com
Photo of the month: The Titus Family puts the finishing touches on Titus Farms fresh flowers for the Meridian Township Farmers' Market, Okemos, Michigan.
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Feature Story
Sun, Fun, Fresh and Friendly -- Meridian Township Farmers' Market
For 30 years, Okemos and East Lansing residents, visitors, professors and students from Michigan State University have been shopping on Saturdays at the Meridian Farmers' Market for fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and delectable treats-like 10 varieties of garlic, chicken egg-rolls and organic coffee. Life is good.
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Mike Lee, Editor |
Editor's Comment
Seasonal Relativity -- Fresh Tomatoes in February
"Seasonal" is a relative term -- relative to the climate, to the ingenuity of the producer and to the customer who wants fresh local foods that taste good. Seasonality is relative to the area of the world in which you reside or visit. Wherever you are, you can adapt to what's seasonal and savor the taste differences available only at Farmers' Markets.
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The Harvest Table
by Chef George Koziol,
of
A La Carte, Inc. in Wilmette, IL
This month, more delicious tidbits from Chef George Koziol. He provides some recommendations for herbed and compound butters, provides a little insight into artisan cheeses, then finishes his article with something sweet -- a touch of honey.
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A Food for Every Season
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Feb. 28, 2008:
eDiets.com
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Diane Feen explores how eating locally and seasonally may contribute to your overall wellness by supplying what your body really craves.
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Eating close to home |
March 9, 2008:
Chicago Tribune
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Robert Gardner shares his family's experience with trying to remain true to eating only local, seasonal food in the Midwest throughout the year...not just during market season. This article may require (free) registration to view.
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Sell What You Sow
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Feb./Mar. 1999:
Mother Earth News
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Sarah Milstein shares how to get started in community supported agriculture, providing an in-depth look at just who should and shouldn't become involved in CSAs.
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March 9, 2008:
The
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Eat Locally, Ease Climate Change Globally |
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Can buying from your local farmer really help with the concerns over climate changes? Anthony Flaccavento seems to think so as he discusses the positive aspects of purchasing fresh goods closer to home.
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Madison Public Market Envisioned
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Mar. 11, 2008:
Wisconsin State Journal
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Madison, WI looks at developing a 67,000-square-foot, year-round public market just off the square, which officials hope will stimulate the regional economy, Dean Mosiman reports.
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A Farm Girl's Past Is Now Urban Chic
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Mar. 9, 2008:
Chicago Tribune
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"All this talk of 'organic' and 'farm-raised' and 'free range'? That was how my grandparents farmed, long before the introduction of USDA organic standards or the foodie fascination with eating fresh and local," writes Leslie Klipsch in this sweet homage to family farms.
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A Food Fight Over the Cream of the Crop
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Mar. 9, 2007:
Los Angeles Times
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Fierce competition has cropped up between local restauranteurs and larger produce companies who have been swooping in to pluck the sweetest fruits and vegetables from local farmers distributing at this Santa Monica farmers' markets. Article written by Russ Parsons and photograph provided by Luis Sinco, both of the Los Angeles Times.
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