Fabulous – and Local – Holiday Feasts
Last Friday, our Senators were unsuccessful in trying to force a vote on the Farm Bill. This leaves the Farm Bill languishing until after the Thanksgiving Holiday, along with our priorities on country-of-origin labeling, competition, and factory farms. Here's hoping that Senators will be able to get their act together, and finally vote on the Farm Bill when they return.
But in the meantime, while you’re basting that turkey, we thought we’d give you something to digest during one of the biggest feasts of the year.
A few of our staff hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner, and invited friends to bring dishes made with local foods. There were many great dishes, and we decided to savor them forever in this cool film. We know you’re still cooking, so why not watch our film about local foods, and get a few ideas for your own local holiday dinner.
So go ahead and decrease your food miles this holiday season. Buying local helps reduce global warming, and supports farmers and local economies. While we work nationally to create a healthy and safe food system, we can take small steps locally, starting with purchasing local food from farmers and farmers markets. To find a market near you, check out the Eat Well Guide. While you're at it, take a moment to learn more about the importance of decreasing your fossil fuel usage in Climate Change: It's What's for Dinner and Fossil Fuels and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Industrial Agriculture.
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