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As I prepare to head off for a month of teaching in India, I am reminded of many blessings here in Maine. We are able to choose eating healthy, conscientiously grown organic produce, to support a farmer's labor of love and invest in our good health.…
Hello ELFC folk,
Here is a mission for someone to get going on: Reform the federal school policy that dictates all uneaten fruit be thrown out if the child receiving the "free federal meal" chooses not to eat it.
As of 2005 when I worked in the pu…
Hello ELFC folk,
Here is a mission for someone to get going on: Reform the federal school policy that dictates all uneaten fruit be thrown out if the child receiving the "free federal meal" chooses not to eat it.
As of 2005 when I worked in the pu…
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- Where in Maine do you live and eat?
- Bowdoin
- What issues are you and/or your group interested or expert in?
- food and faith
- Are you a food producer? If so, what types of food do you produce?
- vegetables, berry fruit, eggs
- If you produce foods of some sort, please choose one of the following:
- I produce foods for sale to others
- If you produce foods for sale, where or how can Mainers buy them?
- Our farm, Mama Tierra, is a small CSA on training wheels start up in Bowdoin, ME. We are not currently taking more members, but hope to be in 2010.
- Other info about Me (please mention any food, fishing, agriculture, or community groups you are affiliated with):
- BE A GOOD APPLE is is a food and faith initiative that began in 2004 when I worked with Andy Burt of the Maine Council of Churches. The idea is based on dedicating a certain amount of your weekly grocery bill to support local growers and producers in Maine. So whether you buy food, flowers, fish, meat, eggs, or beer, pledge at least $10 a week to a locally crafted/produced product. This will strengthen the Maine economy and community exponentially. And it will make you feel good, too!
Lisa V. Blake, Be A Good Apple's Blog
Mindful observations in India lead to deep appreciation of Maine's natural intention
As I prepare to head off for a month of teaching in India, I am reminded of many blessings here in Maine. We are able to choose eating healthy, conscientiously grown organic produce, to support a farmer's labor of love and invest in our good health. Even with our short growing season, we have the benefits of fertile soil, reasonable growing climate, usually with the right mix of rain and sunshine to pull off and up some amazing earth offerings.
The last time I was in India, staying at a hotel o… Continue
The last time I was in India, staying at a hotel o… Continue
Posted on June 3, 2009 at 4:30pm —
Food Policy in Public Schools Needs Reform
Hello ELFC folk,
Here is a mission for someone to get going on: Reform the federal school policy that dictates all uneaten fruit be thrown out if the child receiving the "free federal meal" chooses not to eat it.
As of 2005 when I worked in the public schools in Portland, I was told it is federally policy to prohibit teachers from collecting uneaten fruit or for children to share it with others. The reasoning cited was "health concerns." Even fruits with protective skins fell victim to this no… Continue
Here is a mission for someone to get going on: Reform the federal school policy that dictates all uneaten fruit be thrown out if the child receiving the "free federal meal" chooses not to eat it.
As of 2005 when I worked in the public schools in Portland, I was told it is federally policy to prohibit teachers from collecting uneaten fruit or for children to share it with others. The reasoning cited was "health concerns." Even fruits with protective skins fell victim to this no… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2009 at 3:03pm —
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