Food & Health – Week of 7.28.08

Ecosutra

Tomatoes – Rouge D’Irak
At RareSeeds.com

Pest Exterminator Lost in Outback Survives on Bugs
By Kristen Gelineau – Associated Press (30 Jul 2008)

How You Can Turn a Vacant Lot Into a Community Garden
Green Trek’s Network, Inc.

Demand Soars as Donations Decline at L.A.-area Food Banks
By Jennifer Oldham – Los Angeles Times (28 Jul 2008)

Talking Seeds and Freedom at Mark Twain State Park
The “Taking it Back” meeting RE Monsanto
By Kristina Hubbard – Organization for Competitive Markets (25 Jul 2008)

Hong Kong Opens Processing Plant for Manure
By Tom Miles – Reuters.uk (25 Jul 2008)

Mountain Valley Foods Named in “Best of the Flathead”
It’s your small town natural foods grocery store in northwest Montana, but it’s made an impact! Local newspaper readers chose it along with larger area chain stores.

Farm to School Legislation: A State by State Listing
Eighteen states have passed legislation regarding farm to school programs. This document contains summaries and links to the text of this legislation. This information should reflect legislation that has passed as of June 10, 2008.

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss
By Kim Severson – New York Times (22 Jul 2008)