Sentences with phrase «life of local farmers»

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In the right destination, it's more than possible to live in a charming villa with a gorgeous ocean view, buy a week's supply of fresh produce from the local farmer's market for $ 5 or $ 10, hire a housekeeper or gardener, and live a high - quality life on a budget of $ 2,000 a month or less.

Farmers markets are a great place to peruse a selection of fresh produce or handcrafted products, hear live music from local musicians or even run into some friends.

Terra Tech is building a network of local farmers who grow living herbs and leafy greens for local grocery stores across the country, and plans to change the seed to cannabis where and when possible.

If you know your seafood, this is also the best place to get fresh fish and live crabs and lobsters outside of a farmer's market (where vendors bring seafood fresh from local waters.

The Secretary and I discussed local sustainability, her life as a farmer's daughter and the benefits of buying local fresh ingredients.

Olympia processes around 150 million litres of fresh milk annually, supplied from over 400 local independent farmers, into both fresh and long - life products, supplied under its own brands, private label and as a co-packer.

After thoroughly reviewing existing literature on the pros and cons of crop diversification, and interviewing local experts, it became clear that some Ghanaian cocoa farmers do diversify — most commonly in the form of shade crops or intercrops at the early stages of the cocoa plant's life — but the approach is uncoordinated and haphazard.

is a call to defend life and freedom against this oppressive claws of corporate control,» stated Cristino Panerio, National Coordinator of the Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag - unlad ng Agrikultura (MASIPAG), a local farmer - scientist movement in the forefront of campaigns against golden rice commercialization in the past decade.

Mr Hartsuyker spoke at the National Farmers» Federation and Soils for Life event in Canberra today where National Agriculture Day was celebrated with a showcase of local produce.

... farmers who sell direct to local consumers need not give priority to packing, shipping and shelf life issues and can instead «select, grow and harvest crops to ensure peak qualities of freshness, nutrition and taste.»

With my family outside somewhere around the Triangle - Durham Farmers Market, Museum of Life & Science, or a park... or inside at a local restaurant.

In other parts of the country, where children grow their own vegetables and schools partner with local farmers, the children are happy to eat food that they feel connected to, and develop eating habits that will make them healthier and happier for the rest of their lives.

While supporting local friends and farmers in the past has been wonderful, we want to live even closer to the source of our food, and to be a part of the entire life cycle and process, with all the beauty and challenge that may entail.

Abby Mandel, founder of Chicago's Green City Market, brought the concept of the sustainable market to the city after spending time in France, where local farmers are an integral part of daily life.

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«When local farmers take responsibility for their own livelihood no one gets blamed for caring for the lives that are wrecked by reckless ideas usually formulated by policy makers who have little or no experience of local circumstances,» he added.

She currently lives in Washington, D.C., and knows the ins and outs of all of the local farmers markets.

Good, sustainable farming supports regional communities by working with groups like Fair for Life fair trade funds and partnering with the farmers and members of a community to jointly develop programs that address needs in local communities such as medical support, improving critical local infrastructure, supporting local schools, establishing sources of potable water, nutrition education, to name a few.

If you don't live in New York, get to know the faces at your local farmers market, ask them what they have a lot of, and eat up!

Where I live in Austin, Texas, there are many of these types of companies selling specialty foods at our local farmers» market and now even Whole Foods.

I picked up a bunch of these gorgeous ruby - velvet looking flowers at a local farmer's market, and they were a great inspiration point (although I can't remember their name to save my life at the moment!).

To start off, I'm grateful for: mine, Zoey, and family's good health, a peaceful environment, rest, books to read, the space to meditate and take care of myself, a rewarding and stimulating job, friends that have re-entered my life, nature, art all around me, good people in my life who are non-judgemental, respectful and amazing human beings, the local farmer's market, facials / therapeutic services, living in a free country, access to nourishing meals, and opportunities.

We provide funding to train officials for improved enforcement of laws; help local partner groups on the ground with veterinary and shelter care for confiscated animals; raise global awareness of the suffering involved in illegal dog theft, transport and slaughter, including at China's annual Dog Meat Festival in Yulin; expose the horror of subterranean killing pits in Nagaland in India; and work with dog meat farmers in South Korea to transition them to more humane ways of making a living.

Stephanie Hsu takes us through life on a Swedish farm as part of her WWOOF Sweden experience which links volunteers with local organic farmers and growers.

The local people who live in this area are mostly as fisherman and some of them as farmers who produce copra.

With live entertainment, a face painter & balloon artist, a large selection of cooked foods, local artisans, and of course the view, the Channel Islands Farmers» Market is an unbeatable experience!

Credit cards are an essential convenience of modern life for most people and, at least in the U.S., are an option for making your purchases everywhere from the gas pump to the post office to the local farmers» market.

The village of Hartenbos started life as a farm granted to Esaias Meyer, a local farmer, as a reward by the Dutch East India Company after he helped shipwrecked sailors.

AKA the city's living room, host to the Portland Farmers Market, Noon Tunes and Flicks on Bricks just to name a few of the local favorites.

We are situated in one of the most captivating tourist areas — the quaint and eclectic Kapa'a town — with its» wonderful little shops, restaurants, live entertainment, farmers markets, small boat harbor, adventure tours and local conveniences.

The vibrant weekly farmers market on the edge of town runs every Saturday from the early morning through the mid-afternoon and is a lively place to experience the local way of life.

Added feature includes witnessing various cultural highlights, such as local rice farmers tending their fields, visits to an authentic Balinese home where you can learn more about the agrarian ways of life, such as coconut oil processing, to making Balinese flower tray offerings and a variety of woven coconut leaf crafts.

Partnership programming was woven into existing programming, showing local residents how Citi Bike could serve them in their daily lives — getting to grocery stores and farmers markets, to financial services or classes at Restoration, or as part of recreational, fun activities hosted by local groups.

Tuesday, April 24, noon - 1 pm, Tucker Foundation Living Room Supporting Local Farms: A conversation with Andrea Stander, Director of Rural Vermont, who will discuss their work advocating on behalf of Vermont farmers and consumers to promote vibrant rural economies and communities by supporting small, sustainable farms.

Stahl's take was that Waters lives in a parallel world because she seeks out fresh local farmers» market foods, has the luxury of a

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Home canning brings together the best of so many elements of green living, including reusable jars, BPA - free sealer lids, reduction of food waste by using «ugly» seconds and thirds that couldn't be sold otherwise, food security by having a stash at home, supporting local farmers, keeping one's diet seasonal, etc..

Notable mandates: One of two negotiators for 50 Catholic entities parties to the Indian Residential School Settlement Class Action; lead counsel for Athabasca Potash Inc. during its IPO, and local counsel during its subsequent acquisition by BHP Billiton Canada Inc.; acted for Input Capital in a one - of - a-kind private placement of shares offering used to fund canola streaming contracts for farmers seeking capital; assisted Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP in the acquisition by the Great - West Life Insurance Co. of several shopping centres across Canada; involved in development of, and represents, Canadian Light Source Inc., the country's only national synchrotron research facility.

Having lived most of my life in California, I am proud to serve the Salinas area as your local Farmers ® agent.

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That said, Expedia noticed what locals already know: Madison has the best assortment of restaurants, farmer's markets, social events and quality of life.

Any time I think of a farmer's market or harvest time, it reminds me of all the local apple orchards where I live.