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Still Minding the Mill
17 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bob?s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore.
More Pressure on Organic Claims for Health and Beauty Products
by By DOUGLAS QUENQUA
14 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
Whole Foods will stop selling health and beauty products that say ?organic? but aren?t certified.
At Rockaway Beach, a New Veggies and Fruit Stand
by By FLORENCE FABRICANT
29 Jun 2010 at 9:00pm
Veggie Island at Rockaway Taco, a vegetable and fruit market in Rockaway Beach, offers mainly local produce.
Farmers? Markets Seek Stability Through Loyalty
by By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL
26 Jun 2010 at 9:00pm
Memberships and discounts are offered in a state where farmers? markets may have reached a saturation point.
Natural Winemaking Stirs Debate
by By ERIC ASIMOV
15 Jun 2010 at 9:00pm
Natural wines and their adherents have been harshly criticized, but the taste, not the dogma, is the attraction.
NYT > Local Food
Excerpted from ?If It?s Fresh and Local, Is It Always Greener?? by Andrew Martin, The New York Times, Dec. 9, 2007. The entire article appears below, in the Highlights section.
Unless you have been stuck in the processed-food aisles of your local grocery store for the last couple of years, you have probably noticed that local food is all the rage.
Union Square in Manhattan may offer one of the most popular farmers? markets, but Des Moines isn?t far behind, and top restaurants and college campuses are now demanding local food on the plate.
Books and magazines about local food are selling big, too.
Barbara Kingsolver ate locally produced food on her Virginia farm and wrote a best-selling book about it. So did Michael Pollan, who bagged a wild pig and grubbed for mushrooms in Northern California in a quest for the perfect meal (and readers).
The local food, or locavore, movement has so much momentum that some of the food glitterati have declared that such food is better than organic.
But now comes a team of researchers from the University of California, Davis, who have started asking provocative questions about the carbon footprint of food. Those questions threaten to undermine some of the feel-good locavore story line, not to mention my weekend forays for produce. (A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact of human activities on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced.)
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While the research is not yet complete, Tom Tomich, director of the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, said the fact that something is local doesn?t necessarily mean that it is better, environmentally speaking.
The distance that food travels from farm to plate is certainly important, he says, but so is how food is packaged, how it is grown, how it is processed and how it is transported to market.
Consider strawberries. If mass producers of strawberries ship their product to Chicago by truck, the fuel cost of transporting each carton of strawberries is relatively small, since it is tucked into the back along with thousands of others.
But if a farmer sells his strawberries at local farmers? markets in California, he ferries a much smaller amount by pickup truck to each individual market. Which one is better for the environment?
Mr. Tomich said a strawberry distributor did the math on the back of an envelope and concluded that the Chicago-bound berries used less energy for transport. Maybe. Regardless, the story raises valid questions.
An Iowa State University study in 2003 found that most produce travels about 1,500 miles before it arrives in Iowa homes. But as the strawberry story suggests, some of it creates higher amounts of greenhouse gases than others. Transporting food by container ship or rail is relatively energy efficient. Shipping it by air or a 25-year-old pickup is not.
Certainly, there are many reasons for eating local food ? from supporting local farmers to a desire for fresher, potentially tastier food. The research in California, however, offers the prospect of a more nuanced debate on eating a low-carbon diet.
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Challenging the Planned Community Stereotype at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina
by By BETHANY LYTTLE
26 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
In the 22,000-acre community, just a third of the land will be developed and thousands of acres w...
Botanical Gardens Are Turning Away From Flowers
by By JUDITH H. DOBRZYNSKI
25 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
Social trends and changing demographics have forced botanical gardens to widen their appeal beyon...
A Showcase for Specialty Goods Amid Traditional Fare
by By SUSAN M. NOVICK
17 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
Farmers? markets now showcase vendors who offer specialty items that add variety to the tradition...
Organic Drinks From Urban Oasis Cafe Truck
by By SUSAN NOVICK
10 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
The Urban Oasis Cafe truck offers made-to-order juice and smoothie combinations.
A Danish Chef Draws Worldwide Acclaim
by By FRANK BRUNI
6 Jul 2010 at 9:00pm
René Redzepi, the chef of Noma in Copenhagen, cooks with ingredients from Nordic countries. But t...
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Conference Focusing on Physical Therapy for Seniors - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
29 Jul 2010 at 2:27pm
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Octopus Picks Juan Manuel Marquez to Beat Juan Diaz - FanHouse
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Octopus Picks Juan Manuel Marquez to Beat Juan Diaz
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This week: From July 30, 2010 - Leamington Spa Today
29 Jul 2010 at 8:47am
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This week: From July 30, 2010
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House prices fall as buyers stay home - This is Money
29 Jul 2010 at 6:50am
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House prices fall as buyers stay home
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Caring for the human machine: Exercise and diet - Helium
29 Jul 2010 at 5:57am
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Caring for the human machine: Exercise and diet
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Scottsdale Healthcare Surgeon to Lead National Bariatric Society - SYS-CON Me...
29 Jul 2010 at 4:34pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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President Mugabe paid tribute to his sister Sabina - The Zimbabwe Mail
29 Jul 2010 at 4:32pm
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President Mugabe paid tribute to his sister Sabina
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Contributing Editor For Rolling Stone Was Former Male Stripper, Steroid User
27 Jul 2010 at 1:48pm
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Felicia C. Sullivan: Hello, Home: Housewarming Gifts Worth the Splurge!
26 Jul 2010 at 11:58am
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Miami's Andre Dawson a voice of his era
25 Jul 2010 at 9:40pm
Words from Miami-born Andre Dawson that ring loudest take aim at baseball's cheats.
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24 Jul 2010 at 3:06pm
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CrossFit games coming up Aug. 7
29 Jul 2010 at 4:32pm
Last year, the Estes Valley community was introduced to a revolutionary core conditioning program...
Funding approved for new pool
29 Jul 2010 at 4:26pm
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Moses Lake Junior Miss heads to state competition
29 Jul 2010 at 4:17pm
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Rocket City United teams up with Madison to host NPSL's Final Four 'Soccer Wa...
29 Jul 2010 at 4:16pm
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Agape Healing Center hosts National Day of Dance event
29 Jul 2010 at 4:13pm
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Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack
29 Jul 2010 at 4:39pm
HONG KONG, July 30 ? Calcium supplements, which many people consume hoping to ward off osteoporos...
Calcium-heart attacks link
29 Jul 2010 at 4:38pm
PARIS - ORDINARY calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk ...
New drugs for cystic fibrosis bring hope
29 Jul 2010 at 4:37pm
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Calcium supplements linked to heart attacks: study
29 Jul 2010 at 4:35pm
PARIS, July 30, 2010 (AFP) ? Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bone...
Cheryl Cole's recipe for recovery from malaria... baked beans and coffee in r...
29 Jul 2010 at 4:34pm
The X Factor star was told to change her diet, which now includes baked beans and hearty roast di...
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Cycling: Shaw in contention in Tour of Gippsland - Ballarat Courier
29 Jul 2010 at 4:35pm
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LeCroy Amends and Extends Credit Agreement; Previews Fourth-Quarter Results -...
29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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Training Camp Notebook: Day 1 with the Panthers - Shelby Star
29 Jul 2010 at 4:16pm
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Training Camp Notebook: Day 1 with the Panthers
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Li Ka-shing pays £5.8bn for UK utility - Financial Times
29 Jul 2010 at 4:14pm
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Li Ka-shing pays £5.8bn for UK utility
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Iain Clacher: The challenges in store for bank newcomer - Yorkshire Post
29 Jul 2010 at 4:10pm
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Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease
29 Jul 2010 at 4:37pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Doctors may be able to watch for kidney injury and protect patients by loo...
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:34pm
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Research Shows Nutritional Value of Fruits And Veggies Diminishing
29 Jul 2010 at 4:32pm
Grand Junction, Colo. Mom always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. But scientific studi...
Protein Found on Stem Cells Protects Against Immune Attack
29 Jul 2010 at 4:17pm
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Researchers say skewed sex ratio of fish in Alberta rivers raises red flags
29 Jul 2010 at 4:13pm
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Deciphering the Language of Viticulture - Patch
29 Jul 2010 at 4:14pm
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Deciphering the Language of Viticulture
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Crawley fat-fighters work off 700 stone - This Is Sussex
29 Jul 2010 at 3:21pm
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Crawley fat-fighters work off 700 stone
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Crawley fat-fighters work off 700 stone - thisiscrawley.co.uk
29 Jul 2010 at 2:52pm
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Calendar of events - Russellville Courier
29 Jul 2010 at 10:03am
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The Clean Diet: Newest Celebrity Fad? - HealthNews
29 Jul 2010 at 9:29am
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The Clean Diet: Newest Celebrity Fad? - HealthNews
29 Jul 2010 at 9:29am
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Valerie Bertinelli On Workouts, Diet Traps and Turning 50 - That's Fit
29 Jul 2010 at 8:13am
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Valerie Bertinelli: 'I'm an Emotional Eater' - OK! Magazine
28 Jul 2010 at 3:07pm
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Valerie Bertinelli: 'I'm an Emotional Eater'
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Valerie Bertinelli Maintains Her 40-pound Weight Loss Even at 50 - Daily Fres...
28 Jul 2010 at 8:59am
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Valerie Bertinelli Maintains Her 40-pound Weight Loss Even at 50
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Dire health motivates man to drop 257 pounds - Chicago Sun-Times
28 Jul 2010 at 2:04am
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This year's race could be Sen. Murray's toughest yet
29 Jul 2010 at 4:40pm
Democrat Patty Murray made history in 1992 when she defeated a sitting congressman to become the ...
Monroe may cut police, other city workers to make budget
29 Jul 2010 at 4:39pm
MONROE ? The City Council was debating late Tuesday night about whether to layoff as many as 10 c...
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:35pm
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YMCA gets federal funds to shelter sex trafficking victims
29 Jul 2010 at 4:28pm
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Tour de Fat, Seattle Century, bike collections this weekend
29 Jul 2010 at 4:16pm
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No Swimming at a Ludlow Boat Ramp - WSHM-TV
29 Jul 2010 at 4:21pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:20pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:20pm
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Pennsylvania family sues Catholic diocese after accuser in abuse case commits...
29 Jul 2010 at 4:19pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:17pm
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Tebow, Broncos agree to contract
29 Jul 2010 at 4:41pm
Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denv...
ESPN explains why it dumped LeBron James story
29 Jul 2010 at 4:40pm
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Microsoft's 2010 software 'most complicated lock-in decision in years'
29 Jul 2010 at 4:39pm
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Get a black cat in Randolph this month
29 Jul 2010 at 4:39pm
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29 Jul 2010 at 4:39pm
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Weak Open Expected For Japan Shares - RTT News
29 Jul 2010 at 4:37pm
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Weak Open Expected For Japan Shares
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Weak Open Expected For Japan Shares - Daily Markets
29 Jul 2010 at 4:36pm
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Weather calms destructive California wildfires - Laramie Boomerang
29 Jul 2010 at 4:25pm
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Weather calms destructive California wildfires - Forbes
29 Jul 2010 at 4:23pm
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From Courage Center to Target Field - SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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First River 'Vision' Workshop Draws 115 to Montrose Pavilion - Telluride Watch
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First River 'Vision' Workshop Draws 115 to Montrose Pavilion
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Auburn cyclist Bradford making noise at national level - Auburn Reporter
29 Jul 2010 at 4:12pm
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Auburn cyclist Bradford making noise at national level
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Better stay healthy or you could pay at work - MarketWatch
29 Jul 2010 at 3:36pm
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Man bikes for blood donations - Providence Eyewitness News
29 Jul 2010 at 3:36pm
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From couch to Klondike
29 Jul 2010 at 4:02pm
Josh Rhoten Five kilometers works out to just over three miles. That is about 30 minutes of runni...
Recreation Notes
29 Jul 2010 at 3:53pm
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Life lessons keep Connie Anderson sailing along
29 Jul 2010 at 3:04pm
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Andrew W.K. returns to the party
29 Jul 2010 at 2:32pm
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La Puente resident recovering well with Covina YMCA
29 Jul 2010 at 2:03pm
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RAGBRAI: John Visits Iowa's Only Grass Tennis Court - KCRG
29 Jul 2010 at 4:37pm
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RAGBRAI: John Visits Iowa's Only Grass Tennis Court
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: D.C.'s Hottest Senator? - NBC New York
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One checklist doesn't fit all - Daily Advertiser
29 Jul 2010 at 4:34pm
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PGA TOUR Superstore Raises $73000 to Support The First Tee - SYS-CON Media (p...
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Mid-Century With All the Amenities in Encino - Eater.com (blog)
29 Jul 2010 at 4:32pm
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Fayetteville product to walk on at Arkansas
29 Jul 2010 at 4:35pm
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Pitino, defense attorney have testy court exchange
29 Jul 2010 at 4:34pm
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Coping With the Death of Lorenzen
29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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Mark Wahlberg Gets Star On Walk Of Fame
29 Jul 2010 at 4:33pm
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New effort to raise domestic violence awareness
29 Jul 2010 at 4:32pm
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