trans•act 2008 Launches in Los Angeles and New Orleans
Partnering with marketumbrella.org, FMC Fellow Michael Rosenkrantz begins trans•act research in Los Angeles on June 2nd. Follow the project's steps to finalize a social capital measurement tool for farmers markets, the Neighborhood Exchange Evalution Device (NEED), at the trans•act web site. Learn about ...
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FMC Welcomes trans•act Fellows
The Farmers Market Coalition, together with marketumbrella.org, is proud to announce the launching of Summer 2008's trans•act project, sited in Los Angeles and New Orleans. FMC is sponsoring a fellowship in L.A. to lead the Neighborhood Exchange Evaluation Device (NEED) ...
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FDA Solicits Comments on Nutrition Programs
USDA's Food & Nutrition Service is currently taking comments on 2009 Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Comments are due October 15, ...
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Farm Bill Passes, Includes $33 Million for FMPP
After traversing a long, circuitous route, including an override of the Presidential veto, the Farm Bill has finally passed, just ahead of the holiday weekend. FMC was among 1,054 organizations signing a letter in support of this override. See below ...
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Job Announcement—Executive Director of Portland Farmers Market
The mission of the Portland Farmers Market is to support our region's farms by connecting local food producers directly to consumers, strengthening urban-rural community bonds, and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food. Job Description ...
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New DVD Available for Screening at Farmers Markets
Asparagus! Stalking the American Life award-winning documentary film now released on DVD This award-winning independent documentary film tells the story of Oceana County, Michigan, whose spear-struck residents built their identity and economic survival on asparagus, but now find themselves taking ...
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