Sentences with phrase «local small farmers»

We need to speak with our wallets and financially support our local small farmers, the organic farmers and producers, and the environmentally - friendly manufacturers.

We love local small farmers.

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Some years back, a small Colorado goat - cheese maker called Haystack Mountain faced its version of a classic growth challenge: National demand was growing for its chèvres and other cheeses, and the company was struggling to find enough local goat farmers to produce milk.

Through public meetings large and small, and peer - to - peer relationships, Slow Money local groups catalyze the direct flow of capital to organic farmers and food entrepreneurs.

In announcing the Local Food Act, Dix was joined by New Democrat agriculture critic Nicholas Simons, small business critic Lana Popham, Farm to Cafeteria Canada national manager Joanne Bays, FarmFolk CityFolk executive director Nicholas Scapillati, and local farLocal Food Act, Dix was joined by New Democrat agriculture critic Nicholas Simons, small business critic Lana Popham, Farm to Cafeteria Canada national manager Joanne Bays, FarmFolk CityFolk executive director Nicholas Scapillati, and local farlocal farmers.

SAP creates more unemployment through the process of privatization, retrenchment of workers, the closing of local industries due to import liberalization, the displacement of small farmers due to foreign subsidized imports and cut in agricultural subsidies such as for fertilizers and water and reduction of marketing facilities.

Many smaller producers and farmers actually qualify and are organic, however it is a very expensive and very intense process to become certified, so at farmers markets and with local vendors that may be the case.

The Certified Angus Beef ® brand supports local farmers and ranchers in small communities across the country.

Flavors showcase the best local, organic and sustainable ingredients from Oregon and Southern California farmers and artisans as well as imported flavors from small hand - picked farms from around the world.

«We work with a lot of local farmers and get our products from small farms when they are in season,» David Painter explains.

AFSA and the Victorian Farmers Markets Association have today released a joint public statement, calling on the Victorian Government to work with AFSA, VFMA and small producers to engage in open and constructive discussions about how to support the rapidly emerging local and fair food economy in Victoria.

I had a small chat with Arturo at the McGrath Family Farm stand about the bagrada bug problem threatening local organic farmers.

There's lots of local farmers who don't deal with animals or deal with them in a very small way.

MASIPAG has been establishing local seed banks and trial farms protected and cared by small farmers to help them cope with climate change.

We deliver fresh local and organic food to you and pay fair prices to small - scale farmers.

The use of participatory guarantee system (PGS) in the province ensures that more small - scale producers such as the MASIPAG farmers are able to enjoy full support from the local government, which includes market access, promotion and many others.

With the theme «PGS: securing market access of small organic farmers in the Philippines», the general assembly aimed to further strengthen the alliance and inspire more organizations and local governments to take up organic agriculture and PGS.

This small food shop offers a superb selection of cheeses, meats and preserved pantry items from local farmers and artisans.

It doesn't matter if you only need to package small scale for your local farmer's market or you're putting your product in stores nationwide, Wilpack Packaging has the experiece, the equipment and the supplies to meet your nee

They serve fresh foods on small plates from the local farmer's market.

I am currently working with small scale farmers in the Ecuadorian highlands and we have recently become interested in the idea of growing shade - grown coffee as a way of sustaining the local growers and preserving some of the native forests in the region.

Our small basket of veg from a local organic farmer had a HUGE amount of beets in it.

There are many reasons to join a CSA: supporting small farmers, the element of surprise, eating local and in season, the list goes on.

The company's food technician, Stephanie Farley, says the company supports small, certified organic farmers and sources local ingredients as much as possible.

Have you seen those greenish - purple fruits covered in papery husks and resembling small tomatoes at your local farmers m...

10 — 12 Baby Bok Choy 1/4 small onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Olive oil (cold - pressed) 1 - 2 tsp Tamari * (or Soy sauce) 4 eggs (from your local farmers market or farm whenever possible) 1 tsp butter Black pepper, fresh ground if possible.

By releasing new rice varieties and developing the capacity of local farmers, researchers, and extension staff, the IRRI project has helped increase the productivity and income of small farmers, as well as foster greater overall participation by all stakeholders.

Organic agriculture — identified as a package of intelligent and innovative farming techniques, sustainable and fair food chains based on principles that strengthen small - scale farmers and empower rural economies - are being adopted globally by governments and local authorities, carried out by millions of farmers and supported by a rapidly increasing number of consumers.

Secondly, they want «resilient food production systems», which utilise ecological production methods, and are based on «a multitude of smallholder farmers, gardeners and small - scale fishers who produce local food as the backbone of the food system».

At the other end of the scale, smaller scale farmers selling into niche local markets are successfully exploring a different financing alternative: crowd - funding.

I agree with this comment, as well as with the others on industrial agriculture, though I do want to mention that there are small town, local and organic farmers out there who treat animals and the environment well — while I do not support the dairy or egg industry, I love to see our friend Bob's hens running around wild, pecking at bugs, etc. and we will eat those eggs, which are seasonal because hens naturally lay more during certain times of the year.

Le Moulin du Pivert's factory makes its organic cookies without palm oil and supports small local organic farmers by using fair trade ingredients from development programmes (France).

Navitas Naturals cacao is sustainably harvested in the lush forests of Peru, where our partners carefully select the best cacao beans from local small - scale organic cacao farmers.

The loans are designed to assist a diverse range of farming operations, including small and mid-sized businesses, new farmers, operations supplying local food and farmers markets, non-traditional farm products, and underserved producers.

Matched with contemporary presentation, Stratton, and Chef de Cuisine Carrie Mashaney, will create straight forward and sophisticated versions of Spanish dishes using the products of small, local farmers and local and imported artisans.

I looked first and especially for small producers who were themselves farmers, but then branched out to those producers who use their local produce,» she said in a recent interview.

We love visiting our small local farmer's market and supporting the other small businesses in our area.

Whenever possible buy certified organic produce from small and local farmers to support your local economy and community.

His investigation continues, and he expects more claims to be brought against other food service providers over rebates that not only create «an inherent conflict of interest» in the choice of foods children are served at school, but also discourage the use of locally produced goods from smaller suppliers, including local farmers.

Pay for high - quality food produced by small, local, family farmers and enjoy fewer illnesses, children with happier demeanors, reduced medical bills, no medications and better productivity in yourself and your children.

We believe that our commitment to farmers and to building small - scale local food systems pairs well with the commitment Health Foundations has in providing wellness and educational services for expectant and new moms.

At first, Green City Market was a small market next to the Chicago Theatre with just nine local farmers.

Ms Nkrumah said her administration would revive and modernise Dr Kwame Nkrumah's seven - year development plan on agriculture and offer tax incentives to local entrepreneurs and also help small - holder farmers to form cooperatives so that they could benefit from loans.

Some were regular attenders, including the Local Government Association, National Farmers Union and the Federation of Small Businesses, each with three or four appearances.

Several trade associations made repeated appearances: in the month we collected data, the Local Government Association and National Farmers Union each appeared at four sessions, while the Federation of Small Businesses appeared at three.

Also included is a $ 200 million small business plan; acceptance of Cuomo's proposal to raise the state's charter school cap; a five - year, $ 1.5 billion highway and bridge capital fund; and the creation of five local transportation cooperatives to help farmers bring their products to major metropolitan areas.

Waylon Brown will fight needless government regulations that hurt farmers, working families and small businesses that provide good local jobs.

As a local farmer she sees the challenges that small businesses face in an ever more competitive global market.

Currently, the entire Upstate portion is encompassed in one Congressional District, Gibson said that the group would bring together residents, state and local officials, farmers, small business owners and others — to gather feedback and identify solutions.

«It's good news for the farmers and other landowners in the Southern Tier, and small businesses that have wanted this to occur, and municipalities and local governments that will reap the benefits of the taxes that are going to be collected.