I’m beginning to worry that our increasingly volatile weather may put the young local-food movement in reverse. Here in Lawrence, Kansas, which had pretty mild weather in summer 2011 compared with many parts of the county, I’ve been having a hard time accepting that summer is over because I haven’t had nearly the number of […]
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Weather woes could scare off farmers, customers
October 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Weather woes could scare off farmers, customers · Farmers markets, Growing food, local food
Celebrate farmers markets by spending your money there!
August 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Celebrate farmers markets by spending your money there! · Farmers markets, local food
It’s national farmers market week, always a good time to think of and thank the farmers who grow the food at our markets. The Lawrence Farmers Market, in fact, is being recognized this week by the Farmers Market Coalition as a fine example of what a farmers market should be. As a fan (and board […]
Darn those small farmers! They got a few bucks
May 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · local food, Public policy and food
Because Kansas is the Wheat State, the Sunflower State and, arguably, the Meat State, our dear Senator Pat Roberts adores commodities and industrial-style farming. Poor Senator Roberts can’t get it in his head that loading up on fertilizers and poisons (for the plants) and drugs (for the animals) is not the only way to grow […]
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Roundup: The dirt on soil, gardens, more
May 21st, 2010 · Comments Off on Roundup: The dirt on soil, gardens, more · Food in the news, local food, Roundup
I won’t be able to make the screening of “Dirt! The Movie,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, but I hope you and lots of other people do. Films for Action and Local Burger are presenting the movie and a follow-up panel to discuss the film. Our hat is off to both Films for Action […]
West market off to positive start
May 7th, 2010 · Comments Off on West market off to positive start · Farmers markets, local food
[updated with photos] After years of planning and debate, the Lawrence Farmers Market on Thursday opened its first true west-side market to a warm welcome. Vendor Carolyn Slawson (the silhouette at left, above) said, “The comment heard most from the customers was ‘Thank you for coming west,’” and she added, “As a vendor I felt […]
Kansans to give perspective on Food Inc.
May 3rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Food in the news, local food
If you missed it in the theaters, on video and last week on PBS, you still can see Food Inc. this week on KTWU, Channel 11, in Topeka, and you’ll get a Kansas perspective, too. The Oscar-nominated movie is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, on KTWU. Even if you have seen the […]