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Eastern Shore Locavore News – June, 2012 (pdf file, 544kb)
Eastern Shore Locavore News – March, 2011 (pdf file, 389kb)
Eastern Shore Locavore News – January, 2011 (pdf file, 334kb)
Newspaper Articles

Eating Local Food (pdf file, 12kb)
Eating locally grown and gathered food is an old idea made new again. In the past both renowned chefs and all good cooks knew that the fresher the ingredient, the better the result. Most of us who learned to cook at home, learned first how to choose those foods that were worthy of the effort. Read the article…

Eat Real Food (pdf file, 16kb) – by Ed Hopkins
Michael Pollan, nationally recognized writer on the “Local Food Movement”, writes
“Eat real food, not too much, mostly vegetables.” This statement, simple as it is, embodies a food philosophy which is rapidly gaining adherents in our nation. Interestingly, this rising appreciation of locally-sourced, and hence fresher, less “messed with” food is a sharp reversal in a 50-year long trend of increasing distances between where food was harvested and where it was consumed. Read the article…

The Dirty Dozen (pdf file, 12kb) – by Mary Montresor
The Dirty Dozen! Mention it and most folks think of the WWII flick that follows the mission of twelve army miscreants. But today, for those concerned about the safety of the food supply, this term has taken on a more nefarious meaning.
The Dirty Dozen is a list of the twelve most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables being sold to American consumers today. The following list is based on information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies. Read the article…

Fall crops (pdf file, 12kb) – by Matt Cormons
Now is the perfect time for new gardeners to begin a rewarding hobby; the insects are phasing out, as are the pesky weeds, reducing or even eliminating many of the problems encountered in spring and summer gardening. Once you taste success you will feel more confident about trying a spring and summer garden, and be well on your way to healthier eating and reducing your food bill. Read the article…

Vegetable Favorites (pdf file, 10kb) – by Jeff Poulterer
Some organizations call anything grown in the United States local food. The local food movement calls food grown or raised within 100 miles of home local food. Regardless of your exact definition, the best and most flavorful food can be grown right in your garden. Read the article…

Save on Food and Gasoline with a Vegetable Garden! (pdf file, 19kb) – by Matt Cormons
Well, it’s happening! Food prices are on a sharp rise and with a little effort you can save a lot of money by growing your own. The purpose of this article is to give you a bit of encouragement to begin right now. You can do it even if you have a very small plot outside your house or trailer and are willing to give up some of your lawn and turn it toward a more useful purpose. The next important thing you will need is the commitment to water and weed. Read the article…

Recommended Reading

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
by Barbara Kingsolver

How to Pick a Peach
by Russ Parsons
~W.T. Nottingham says:”It has a wealth of information on today’s produce and explains why local grown has become a sought after commodity. Very easy read with some recipes and preparation tips. I don’t believe any one who enjoys fresh food would be disappointed here.”

Hope’s Edge
by Frances Moore Lappe and Ana Lappe

The Essential Agrarian Reader:The Future of Culture, Community and the Land
edited by Norman Wirzba with a forward by Barbara Kingsolver

Omnivore’s Dilemma
by Michael Pollan
Recommended Websites

Local Harvest: www.localharvest.org
The best organic food is what’s grown closest to you. Use this website to find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.

LESSON (Lower Eastern Shore Sustainable Organic Network): www.livingontheveg.org
The mission of the Lower Eastern Shore Sustainable Organic Network (LESSON) is to create a safe, just, and sustainable food system for the region (includes the Delmarva Peninsula; Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia).

Farmfoody: www.farmfoody.org
A social network connecting you to farm and garden. Discover nearby seasonal produce, become friends with your favorite farms and share recipes and videos with your friends.

Save Our Food: www.saveourfood.org
A Virginia Farm Bureau web site that promotes safe, fresh and locally grown food in Virginia and across the nation through informative articles, recipes, blogs, videos and other interactive content.

Virginia Association for Biological Farming: www.vabf.org
Virginia’s premier, non-profit, educational organization, dedicated to the vision of a sustainable food and fiber system that will maintain healthy soil, clean water and thriving ecosystems, while providing quality products for consumers and economic security for farmers and rural communities.