by Catherine Haug, Aug 20, 2011, from Jason Moore
A new movement is afoot to organize a virtual (online) food co-op in NW Montana. This proposed co-op may participate in many “Food System” functions including packaging, sorting, marketing, warehousing, distribution, and recycling. (more…)
Eggs with Orange Yolks
by Catherine Haug, August 6, 2011
(photo by Keith Blaylock)
I just returned from a trip to Portland and was excited to learn that the Oregon legislature passed SB 805 with overwhelming bipartisan support, and was signed into law on June 17. This law, similar to legislation proposed at the national level (see U.S. Egg Industry & HSUS Collaborate on Federal Legislation for Battery Hens) “sets comprehensive animal care standards for hens,” according to the Oregon Humane Society (2). Will our Montana legislature follow suit? (more…)
by Catherine Haug, July 23, 2011
There was very poor turnout: MonaRae and I were the only ESPers in attendance. Nevertheless, we had a good short discussion with our emergency experts. I took a few notes from that discussion, included below.
Some good points for further discussion were touched upon:
by Catherine Haug, June 27, 2011
Sally recently sent me this article from Grist: Tearing down urban freeways to make room for a new bicycle economy, and it made me wonder: “Why aren’t they also putting in light rail?” And then, come to think of it, why aren’t passenger rail solutions being considered between cities and in rural areas too, as an alternative to cars and gasoline? (more…)
by Catherine Haug, June 27, 2011
During the discussion at our very first ESP gathering, we talked about helping needy people in our community by providing fresh food from our gardens to the food bank. Perhaps some of us are already doing this.
But according to the June AARP Bulletin, non-profit groups around the country, have taken this idea further:
by Catherine Haug, from Julian Cunningham
This year, Julian is not operating his farm business as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Instead he will only be selling his produce at the Kalispell and Bigfork Farmers Markets, at least at this time.
Contact Julian at 756-0462 or swallowcrestfarm(at)centurytel(dot)net if you would like to be added to his email list. [NOTE: email address disguised for security)