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There Is More To The Local Movement Than Just Food

November 15, 2010 Roots of Change

Supporting local businesses in favor of non-local alternatives benefits communities, Michigan study shows.

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Grass Fed | A Few Beefs

November 10, 2010 Roots of Change

Is NYC's trendy foodie scene alienating consumers?

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Urban Agriculture in West Oakland Gets a $4 Million Boost

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Oakland's City Slicker Farms receives a $4 million dollar grant to purchase land for agricultural use.

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Holistic Management leads the way in the Soil Carbon Challenge

October 27, 2010 Roots of Change

The Soil Carbon Challenge is an international as well as local competition to see how fast land managers can turn atmospheric carbon into soil organic matter, and recognize those who […]

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Field Report: Will Work For Food

September 13, 2010 Roots of Change

Great story @NYtimes highlighting the popularity of farm internships.

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Farmers and Ranchers are Getting Older

September 9, 2010 Roots of Change

Writer Bud Williams shares his thought on the future of farmers and workforce reform…

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Women Lead the Fight for Pesticide Reform in CaliforniaÕs Central Valley

September 7, 2010 Roots of Change

EcoSalon features an important piece on the impact of pesticides on farm worker's health. 

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Cow poop: not just for fertilizer anymore: Scientists say anaerobic digestion can help reduce greenhouse effect by conserving energy

August 24, 2010 Roots of Change

Researchers at Washington State University have been studying strategies that could reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

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California ‘incubator’ nurtures young farmers

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  ROC board member, Craig McNamara, exposes young farmers to sustainable agriculture and nature restoration.

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Greenhouse Gas Calculator Connects Farming Practices With Carbon Credits

August 15, 2010 Roots of Change

Farmers can make money on greenhouse gas markets such as the Chicago Climate Exchange. A new web-based calculator serves as a tool to help users make economically and environmentally sound […]

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