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global agriculture and food systems hold large differences between, on the one hand, industrialized farming and consumption based on global food chains and, on the other, smallholder farmers and resource poor people primarily linked in local food markets in low-income countries.

This is an interactive map that features seasonal food by state. By purchasing local, seasonal foods, you save the time, expense, and packaging that goes into transporting food, you support local farmers, strengthen local economy, and eat the freshest food possible.

This quote sums it up nicely: "Think of it as an air traffic controller for organic matter," Gordon says. "If you're a food charity, you've got the logistics ability of anybody else in the food chain now."

Interesting article that talks about things farmers, governments, businesses, and consumers can do to reduce their food wastage. Many things we can do to reduce and prevent.

This is an article from the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. It speaks about the growing concerns that our world faces today regarding the industrial food system. These concerns are addressed by the European Union, comprised of 27 nations. There is a call for major changes in policy regulations and some of the changes needed are with product manufacturing and regulation. There is an urgent need for sustainable food systems and the EU is addressing these social, economic and health concerns on a global level. There are 4 parameters to consider here and those are the physical world, the physiological world, the social world, and the cognitive world.

If you are not familiar with the slow money movement you should check out their website. Listen to a webinar or attend a conference.

Too many Bills have been put forward by too many states to ban or label GE or GMO products, seeds, plants or animals. Why is our government not representing the people and supporting big businesses like Monsanto? I helped write the referendum in Mendocino County banning GMO crops from being grown but Monsanto is winning across our country. Research this topic, it is vital for our sustainability ! Salmon is now the next target!

Growing Algae to address three major sustainability issues: pollution control, the limited supply of fossil fuels and production of healthy food

Interesting article, I much prefer the idea of using algae to create energy than biofuels made from GM crops.

CISA is a great website to find local food through farmers' markets, farms, farm stands, and CSA's. You can also view upcoming local events and recipes featuring farm fresh food. Here is the link for Amherst local farms through CISA http://www.farmfresh.org/?sortby=&zip=01002

Strolling of the Heifers is more than just a fun parade! "We work year-round to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation at farm and food businesses, to connect people and organizations of many kinds around sustainable living and resilient communities, and to promote the value of local food systems, local thinking and Slow Living." Be sure to check out their "Slow Living Summit"!

Excellent resource for programs and events around the country relating to the "Slow Food" Movement

Great resource, thank you!

" ...innovative strategies to increase public awareness of the critical environmental and public health issues created by our current food, water and energy systems, and to promote a more sustainable future."

This site briefly describes different organic farming methods from the current 10,000 organic farms in the United States that produce 2% of our food supply. It also covers genetically modified foods. Valuable site for an introductory explanation of organic farming.

Food Waste --six billion pounds of U.S. fruits and vegetables are wasted due to aesthetic reasons. "Ugly" fruits and vegetables can help solve malnutrition around the world.

The Gaza Strip is trying to fight food insecurity by creating urban agriculture. The FAO is helping Gazans become less dependent on external assistant by creating sustainable vertical gardening and aquaponics systems.

GTC is working to address Springfield's food desert problem, by getting community members involved in growing healthy and natural foods.

John Jeavons has been doing this work for over 30 years. I studied with him In Northern California. I found it fascinating that he spoke at Google in Cali recently. Even though his method is not technology intensive it is science based and is feeding the world in many ways.

I studied with John many years ago. His book Backyard Homestead is one of the best books for back yard gardeners!!