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Infrastructure to benefit small farms and locally produced food
This just in, from Frederick County, MD where the proposed budget includes funding for food processing and storage facilities. Some small farms have been trying to find nearby processing with the ability to store fresh or processed foods before sale. … Continue reading
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2020 The Most Unusual Year, in so many ways. Buy Local grows
In this year in which the economy and health of everyone has been turned upside down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems that awareness of locally grown, locally raised and locally processed foods has grown tremendously. As outbreaks of … Continue reading
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2019 and FDA’s Food Safety Plans
https://www.thepacker.com/article/fda-calls-new-era-food-safety A good read to see where gov food safety programs are heading. Traceability is possible though cumbersome for some products. What do you think?
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2018 Is a Local Food Year for Everyone
It’s the year to find your favorite growers/farmers/processors near your home. Find them at Farmers’ Markets, local stores and let your taste buds lead you there by always asking where something good is from. We find that many restaurants and … Continue reading
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Local Food in 2017
Is this the year for source verification – using bar codes or other technology? When you purchase, try to find the source, and when possible know and support your local food growers, preparers and everyone who supports open and clear … Continue reading
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2016 Local Food/local Agriculture
Support your local farm markets, retailers and the farms that grow good food in your area. More FOOD HUBS, and direct sales in 2016 will occur, Stand by or send us your latest market news.
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Think and act locally in 2016
Have an excellent, and productive, but also a rewarding 2016
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Please learn about Friends of MAAM
There’s a great group forming in Montgomery County, MD to create an indoor and outdoor marketplace in North Potomac at the historic Maple Springs Barn on Darnestown road. http://friendsofmaam.com/2014/11/02/moco-agricultural-arts-indoor-market/ is where you can sign up to help or just show … Continue reading
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Technology to help the local meat farmers
Technology to help the local meat farmers Be sure to follow online events this weekend as a group in New York City “hacks” or discusses ways that technology can be applied to the local food business to help farmers sell … Continue reading
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Small Farmers can get a Big Boost with smart labels
Small Farmers can get a Big Boost with smart labels
Produce, and Meats from small farms can now gain access to affordable GTIN bar-codes, packaged with QR codes and a mobile marketing app, so that customers can find and purchase quickly, and be sure that the food is part of a local economy. Stay tuned for new locations with “source verified” food grown by family farms
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