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2010 Spring Local Foods Conference

At the Conference we had three fantastic presentations by individuals who are working in local foods. Lynn Fallon is from Iowa and focuses on Local Foods Policy. The second video is Chris Kirby from Oklahoma and she works directly with producers and schools to source local foods for Oklahoma schools. The final video is Dr. Bob Gravani of Cornell University. Dr. Gravani is a leader in developing Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) Training materials to be used across the nation. Click the videos to view!

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See the following links to learn more about local foods.

• Farm to Table Opportunities Project aimed at meeting consumer demands for fresh local food
  April 13, 2011

• Columbia Plateau Food Links developing local food and farm guides
  April 12, 2011

• Effort to get fresh food to students
  April 4, 2011

• The Role of Culinary Schools in the Local Food Movement
  April 2011

• Local farmers in Illinois producing winter spinach
  February 22, 2011

• Program helps farmer's market vendors understand food stamps
  February 21, 2011

• Beyond Salads: Planting a Garden to Feed a Family
  January 31, 2011

• Raw milk producer faces contempt of court
  January 31, 2011

• Wisconsin Local Food Marketing Guide publication is available from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
  January 30, 2011

• Farm Food Safety Workshops Offered Across Nebraska in February and March
  January 27, 2011

• Parking Space vs. Produce: Save the Hollywood Farmers' Market
  December 16, 2010

• Eating local on holiday can be done
  December 14, 2010

• National Organic Program Amends List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
  December 13, 2010

• ADHD in children: pesticides may be the missing link
  October 20, 2010