Local food week gets discussions started on agriculture, economy issues

This piece on the recent Local Food Week and the issues behind it is long, but well worth setting aside a few minutes to read and think about.

Excerpt: Small farmers markets and locally sourced products have been a growing trend over recent years. Many people are beginning to take note of where their food comes from and how it is produced. This has led to a demand for locally produced food not only on a small, regional scale, but in the global food economy, too.

Food Factor: How Local Tastes are Changing Global Ways, was the topic of a recent lecture given by Regional Food Solutions founder Patty Cantrell, part of North Central Michigan College’s Local Food Week.

For the whole story, go here.

Source: Harbor Light