"In the News 2008": Eat Healthy, Spend Less

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Mac Rory Bowman

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May 30, 2008, 9:45:27 AM5/30/08
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An article in today's Columbian features local woman Monique Dupree,
who teaches classes on how to eat more locably and sustainably on a
budget. It is added to our page on news stories relevant to food and
food security in the area.

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Yum!

Rory

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Jul 4, 2008, 12:19:52 PM7/4/08
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Independence Day is a terrific time to consider how food systems keep
us healthy, strong and free, and The Columbian has been doing a great
job promoting local food and culture, including a July 4 editorial at
http://www.columbian.com/opinion/news/2008/07/07042008_In-Our-View-Food-on-the-Fourth.cfm

Check out their "farm fresh map" at http://www.columbian.com/lifeHome/lifeHomeNews/farmFreshMap.cfm
and their list of farms with links to other articles at
http://www.columbian.com/lifeHome/lifeHomeNews/farmFresh.cfm

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Summer

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Jul 4, 2008, 2:04:57 PM7/4/08
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That Farm Fresh Guide was from '06.  Here is the link to this year, with many added farms:


Off to celebrations!  Curious about the meeting!  Hope it was productive and fabulous!

Summer

Rory

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Aug 29, 2008, 10:31:40 AM8/29/08
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The Columbian continues to do its bit to support local agriculture
with an editorial featuring local woman Monique Dupree as an example
of how buying local supports the local economy and improves quality of
life.

Find links to this article and others at
http://groups.google.com/group/VancouverFood/web/in-the-news-2008

and please consider passing these resources along to like-minded
friends and neighbors.
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