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Inspiring video of budding localvores in Burlington, Vermont:

http://linkfrog.net/jr_iron_chef

I’ve been reflecting on the local food issue and, specifically” the “Local Challenge” recently begun here in March. You may think its harder to have a late winter challenge than it is in summer, and you’re right! However, as a part of eating local foods we must address “Food Security” as an early planning initiative: namely what will we do to insure the security of our foods as well as the securing of our foods!

Here’s what’s happened at the Hoad’s house on Emma’s Family Farm. We decided, a number of years ago, that home canning was our best option. By canning during the summer we could easily accomplish three things:
1. Have good foods on hand during the most difficult situations (storms, power outages, fuel shortages, etc.
2. Keep our local food ready at all times to be eaten.
and
3. Not worry about the food quality or, in fact, even the amount we might need for a specific meal. We could accommodate guests easily by digging into the stockpile.

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Compiled from MOFGA’s CSAs by County Database.Freedom Farm
355 Greeley Rd, Freedom 04941
382-6007
freedomfarm@fairpoint.net
Daniel Price and Ginger Dermott

Fail Better Farm
41 Puls Lane, Montville 04941
342-2770
goodfood@failbetterfarm.com
Clayton Carter and Kendra Michaud

Fisher Farm
177 Coles Corner Rd, Winterport 04496
478-4803
Beth Haines

Parker Produce
Burgess Farm, East Newport
356-6577
ryan@parkerproduce.org
Ryan Parker

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1) Eating local means more for the local economy.

According to a study by the New Economics Foundation in London, a dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy. When businesses are not owned locally, money leaves the community at every transaction.

2) Locally grown produce is fresher.

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You may find these websites helpful:

• Growing Chart and article by Jean English
• www.spinfarming.com
• www.kitchengardeners.org
• www.touchthesoil.com
• www.garden.org
• www.urbangarden.com
• www.pathtofreedom.com
• www.gardenguides.com
• www.outrageousgardens.com

The Co-op has a diverse offering of high-quality seeds (including Troy Howard Middle School seeds) and quality potting mixes.