Links for the Consumer:
http://wearewhatweeatthemovie.com:80/short.htm
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This is a 15 Minute Short film that is an attempt to show some of the characters and topics that have been accumulated during the process of making a film about agriculture. 15 minutes is not enough time to even scratch the surface of our relationship with agriculture. However, through this mosaic of expertise and wisdom there is hope that the viewer will find the information compelling enough to move towards action.
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A calendar of local happenings, listings A - Z of fun things to do in North Idaho.
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Slow Food: an educational organization dedicated to promoting stewardship of the land, ecologically sound food production and re-viving the kitchen and table as the centers of pleasure, culture and community by SLOWing down to a more harmonious rhythm of life. They also host online forums and national and international events.
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Food Routes: "Where does your food come from?" encourages you to buy local. Why? for exceptional taste and freshness, to strengthen your local economy, support endangered family farms, safeguard your families health and protect the environment. The Local Harvest Community level map helps you find local Farms, Farmer's markets, Food Co-ops, U pick Farms, CSA's and Farm Stands by state. So far, we don't have much listed for our area.
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Rural Roots: a regional non-profit organization that encourages locally owned and operated food and farming enterprises in the inland northwest. Rural Roots continuously hosts workshops and conferences throughout the year. Check their calendar for upcoming events. They also host a message board where you can post questions to other members. For more information look up their past newsletters and other publications that can be read online.
www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
- This is a USDA site with general information about Farmer's Markets throughout the US. It includes Facts about Farmer's Markets, Funding Information and New Developments and Trends. One of the most useful parts of this site is the Map of Markets by State. Here you click on the state and find an alphabetical list of city markets with all of the pertinent information to get you to the Market.
http://www.idahoorganicalliance.com
- Idaho Organic Alliance: an educational nonprofit organization of Idaho citizens - growers, handlers, processors, retailers, consumers, chefs, and gardeners - committed to supporting organic and sustainable agriculture statewide.
http://www.futureoffoodstore.com
- "The Future of Food provides an excellent overview of the key questions
raised by consumers as they become
aware of GM foods... [The film] draws questions to critical attention about food production that need more public debate."
--- Film Review by Thomas J. Hoban,
Nature Biotechnology Magazine,
March 2005, Volume 23 No. 3"If you eat food, you need to see The Future of Food..."
--- Newstarget.com"This stylish film is not just for food faddists and nutritionists. It is a look at something we might not want to see:
Monsanto, Roundup and Roundup-resistant seeds, collectively wreaking havoc on American farmers and our agricultural neighbors around the world. In the end, this documentary is a eloquent call to action."
--- The Telluride Daily Planet
NOTE: These quotes are from The Future of Food Store website.
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