LEGISLATION ...
FARMERS MARKET SEASON ...
Summer farmers' market season kicks off
700+ markets across the state provide fresh, nutritious, locally produced food
TIME TO CELEBRATE! ...
June is California Grown Flowers Month!
State Sen. McGuire: "California is America’s premiere growing region for high-quality cut flowers"
GOING LOCAL ...
Queens Farm opens farmstand at Jamaica Hospital
Produce at the Jamaica Hospital farmstand will travel just under 8 miles from Queens Farm
FARMERS MARKET ...
Santana Row Farmers' Market opens May 15th
The San Jose market will begin Wednesday, May 15th, 4:00pm-8:00pm
GOING LOCAL ...
Bill defines 'local' for NY agriculture products
Senator Metzger's bill defines 'local' for NY ag products, passes Senate unanimously
CONSUMER TRENDS ...
Are buyers willing to forgo quality for locally grown?
Researchers attempted to create a high quality, year-round supply of Eastern-grown broccoli
UPCOMING FESTIVAL ...
Winchester Local Food Festival strikes back May 4th!
One-day community celebration returns to the Winchester Farmers' Market
FOOD ACCESS ...
$23 million available for expanding local food
Grants support the development and expansion of local and regional food systems
PLACES ARE STILL LEFT! ...