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York County Buy Fresh Buy Local plans second annual food guide

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Sarah Chain

The York County Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter will accept submissions for its second annual local food guide through Feb. 28, 2013.

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Talk about sustainability at the York County Local Food Summit

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

Sustainability has become such a buzz word, and the economic recession bolstered that. Now, almost four years later, sustainability is still on many minds and will be talked about the first York County Local Food Summit.

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Obstacles that small farms face

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sarah Chain

York College screened the documentary “Farmageddon” Aug. 28, highlighting some of the obstacles small farms face.

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Eat locally with in-season fruits and veggies

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Gardeners and farmers have been planting cool-weather crops like asparagus, peas and lettuce since the ground was workable. But spring and summer produce is only getting started: June delivers the sweet treats of strawberries, corn and snap peas. We’ve created … Continue reading →

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Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter kicks off 2012

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Sarah Chain

Although it’s not quite the New Year, the York County Buy Fresh, Buy Local chapter will hold its 2012 promotional kick-off and annual meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Current and potential partners, along with everyday supporters of the buy local … Continue reading →

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Tips for a ‘green’ wallet in November

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Sarah Chain

When someone says November, I immediately think “Thanksgiving.” What could be better than a holiday that revolves (for the most part, anyhow) around food? Not to mention the food is Earth-shattering in its deliciousness. From the turkey to the mashed … Continue reading →

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A food revolution in ‘Fresh’ — and in York

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sarah Chain

“Americans fear only one thing: Inconvenience.” And so begins “Fresh,” a food documentary shown last night at York College coordinated by the sustainability and environmental studies minor. The quote is from a farmer’s foreign friend, who had summarized our lifestyle … Continue reading →

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