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 Stories About: agriculture AND farmers markets AND food AND local food AND New York AND New York City
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The Big (Local) Apple
NYC invests in local-food infrastructure |
Tom Philpott |
07 Jan 2008 |
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| While the farm bill wallows about in Congress, awaiting reconciliation between House and Senate versions, some state and local governments are making their own smart food policies, investing public resources in the worthwhile goal of rebuilding local food systems. A piece in last week's New York Times food section reminded me of that happy fact. The article, by Kim Severson, details an effort to build a permanent, in-door, year-round farmers market facility for New Y ... |
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| Topics: agriculture, farmers markets, food, local food, New York, New York City (all these topics) |
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