Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 22-01-2010
Tags: food, local, organic, shopping, sustainability
Regional competition and financial constraints bring changes to planning of New Canaan’s farmers’ market
With the opening of the New Canaan Farmers’ Market four weeks away, the Board of Selectmen discussed changes to the seasonal Saturday tradition to help spurt foot traffic and support the economically pressed local agricultural community that anchors the weekly event.
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Hydrofarm TM01015D Dual Outlet Grounded Timer $13.95 Hydrofarm TM01015D 15 Amp Dual Outlet Grounded Timer Using a timer to automate your lighting adds convenience and encourages productive growth with consistent hours of light. Timers are also essential for all hydroponic system applications. Hydrofarm TM01015D 15 Amp Dual Outlet Grounded Timer Features: 15 minute on and off 24 hour cycle Controls 2 outlets simultaneously… |
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Berard French Olive Wood Handcrafted Cook’s Spoon All-purpose cookâs spoon has long handle to protect hands while stirring. Handcrafted from a single piece of olive wood according to centuries-old traditions. The quality of Berard products are the result of century of know-how. Year after year, Berard has been synonymous, with quality, authenticity and reliability. All of our olivewood items come from agricultural orchards and each tree is c… |
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Berard 50670 French Olive-Wood Handcrafted Lemon Reamer $16.00 Berard Olive Wood Lemon Press – 14cm… |
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Hydrofarm TM01715D 7-Day Digital Program Timer $19.78 Use Hydrofarm’s 7 day Digital Program Timer to water your system every day, every several days, or several times per day! The timer allows up to 8 on/off times per day, a one (1) minute minimum “on” time, and different settings for different days. The timer is a great way to keep everything on track and promote the healthy growth of your plants and flowers. It’s three prong grounded, has an LCD di… |
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Ocean Forest Organic Potting Soil 12Qt. $6.94 The ultimate potting soil-everything your plants need, in one bag. Ocean Forest is a powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano, and Pacific Northwest sea-going fish and crab meal. Composted forest humus, sandy loam, and sphagnum peat moss give Ocean Forest its light, aerated texture. Start with Ocean Forest and watch your plants come alive! Garden tip: Perfect for containers and r… |
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Organic Peaches By Frog Hollow Farm $50 Fresh Summer Organic Peach Gft |
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The Market $25 The Market at Norris Ferry is the place you want to go for a quaint, elegant dining experience. From their extensive wine list, succulent USDA hand cut aged Angus Steaks, to homemade house desserts, there is no mistake that you are in the right place. Karen Vanderkuy is committed to serving only the freshest seafood, salads and sauces. Organic produce is one of the things she utilizes, when at all possible. The attention that she gives to detail and taste, texture and presentation makes her eclectic cuisine the talk of town. She has served the Shreveport/Bossier area for over 24 years in the food industry. She knows what you want! Her menu changes weekly, so check The Market’s website, themarketnorrisferry.com to see what delicious entrees she will be whipping up that week! |
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Bioshelter Market Garden $20.59 To ensure food security and restore the health of the planet we need to move beyond industrial agriculture and return to the practice of small-scale local farming. The Bioshelter Market Garden: A Permaculture Farm describes the creation of a sustainable food system through a detailed case study of the successful year-round organic market garden and permaculture design at Pennsylvanias Three Sisters Farm.At the heart of Three Sisters is its bioshelter a solar greenhouse which integrates growing facilities poultry housing a potting room storage kitchen facilities compost bins a reference library and classroom area. The Bioshelter Market Garden examines how the bioshelter promotes greater biodiversity and is an energy efficient method of extending crop production through Pennsylvanias cold winter months. Both visionary and practical this fully illustrated book contains a wealth of information on the application of permaculture principles. Some of the topics covered include: Design and management of an intensive market garden farm Energy systems and bio-thermal resources Ecological soil management and pest control Wetlands usage Solar greenhouse design and management. |