http://www.commonground.coop/foodforthought Food For Thought Blog en http://www.commonground.coop/node/196 <p>Feeling overwhelmed by what YOU personally can do to reduce your carbon footprint? Michael Pollan gives one great suggestion in this <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/magazine/20wwln-lede-t.html?scp=2&amp;sq=Michael+Pollan&amp;st=nyt"> NY Times piece</a> published a few weeks ago.</p> <p>P.S. Common Ground's annual Plant Sale is coming up on May 10! Check out our amazing selection of heirloom vegetables and herbs from 8 am-12 pm in the parking lot of the Illinois Disciples Foundation.</p> http://www.commonground.coop/node/196#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:18:00 -0400 Meagan 196 at http://www.commonground.coop http://www.commonground.coop/node/95 <p>Despite increased interest in local foods and the explosion of farmers markets throughout the country, small-scale organic farmers still face considerable hurdles in growing and distributing local foods. Minnesotan farmer Jack Hedin tells his story in Saturday's <em>New York Times</em>, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/01/opinion/01hedin.html?em&amp;ex=1204693200&amp;en=4f0386d314947329&amp;ei=5087%0A">My Forbidden Fruits (and Vegetables)</a>.</p> <p>Whenever you can, choose local fruits and vegetables and show the federal government that you value sustainability and diversity!</p> <p>~<em>Meagan</em></p> http://www.commonground.coop/node/95#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:11:48 -0500 Meagan 95 at http://www.commonground.coop