food policy
Hardwick, VT: The Center for Agricultural Economy
The recently formed Center for Agricultural Economy is helping bring together a burgeoning local sustainable food system here in Northern Vermont. With all the key players gung ho – from farmers, composters, restaurateurs, and a supportive community – some big changes are happening in this small town.
Burlington, VT: The Intervale
The Intervale is fertile valley located a stone’s throw from downtown Burlington. It’s home to a dozen small, community-oriented organic farms and an armload of food system development programs. The Intervale Center coordinates it all – their many programs are definitely worth a gander.
Ignatieff commits to Canada’s First National Food Policy
KING TOWNSHIP, ON – Following a tour of Holland Acres farm, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff committed to helping Canadians eat healthier, home-grown food through a new National Food Policy based on healthy eating, safe food, sustainable farm incomes, environmental farmland stewardship and international leadership.
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