LocalHarvest Newsletter, January 30, 2008
Four weeks into the new year and 2008 already feels broken in. We at
LocalHarvest have spent a good deal of that time putting big plans in place
for the site -- new ways for the public to interact with family farmers
through our site, new content, new features. We hope you'll visit often and
check out our progress. Meanwhile, we bring you this month's newsletter,
featuring a story about a CSA that serves low-income people, and the way
the farmers make it work. You will also find an update on the almond
pasteurization issue, a great video on our collective consumption habits,
and everything you ever wanted to know about beans!
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A CSA Option for the Poor
For years, people have been trying to figure out how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
projects could be made accessible to low income people. Economically, the CSA model is built
on farmers' need for capital at the beginning of the growing season. Most CSAs ask their
members to pay a lump sum for the entire season, a requirement that bars low-income people
from participating.
(Read on...)
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From the LocalHarvest Catalog:
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One delicious bit of sweetness we've been selling a lot of this month is
buckwheat honey!
People who like strong, dark honeys often seek this one out for its rich flavor.
Speaking of sweetness, the Medjools are ready, the
Medjools are ready!
Been thinking about joining a CSA this year? The sign-up season has begun.
Click here to find a CSA near you!
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Update: Pasteurized Almonds
Those of you who have been reading this newsletter for a while will remember that we have been
following the story of the almond industry's move to require all raw almonds to be pasteurized by
steam or chemical processing, and yet still be labeled as 'raw.' The Cornucopia Institute has been
working tirelessly to get the USDA to reverse this decision. Mark Kastel from Cornucopia has written
an update on the situation and given us permission to reprint it here:
USDA Under Pressure to Address Almond Pasteurization Issue
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Video: The Story of Stuff
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This month’s featured video: It’s not about food or farms, but we liked it a lot anyway. The Story of Stuff.
(Watch the Video...)
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Nancy's Nutrition Corner
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Most of us know that beans are good for us. Few people, though, know the breadth of their influence.
Beans decrease cholesterol, fight heart disease, stabilize blood sugar, combat obesity and reduce
cancer risk. Read on to find out more about the benefits of beans, and ways to decrease their
unsociable effects on digestion.
(Read on...)
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Recipe Corner: Beans - By Lorna Sass
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I've had a long love affair with heirloom beans and began singing their praises in print fifteen
years ago in my book, Recipes From and Ecological Kitchen (now in paperback as
Lorna Sass’ Complete Vegetarian Kitchen).
(Recipes and More...)
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As always, thanks for your interest in and support of LocalHarvest.org! See you next
month, and until then, take good care and eat well!
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