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Farmers Markets Thriving Since Pandemic as Shoppers and Venders Form Unbreakable Ritual

The number of farmers markets in the US is increasing—as are the numbers of customers and the number of states choosing to celebrate them...

Food Stamps Double Their Value at Michigan Farmers Markets

Needy families are taking home more nutritious food while farmers are taking home more money thanks to a program that doubles the buying power...
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Farmers Markets Double Nationwide with White House Next Location

On September 17th, 2009, a Fresh Farm Market will open by the White House in Washington, D.C.-- just weeks after President Barack Obama wished...

Good News in History, August 17

Happy Birthday to Robert De Niro, who was born in New York City 80 years ago today. The actor has appeared in over 100...

Flood of Boston Hospitality Stuns Polite Tourist Looking for Hotspots

When a man from Liverpool posted a polite, appreciative, humorous appeal for hotspots off the typical tourist track, the locals responded in kind.

Tony Robbins Swoops In To Stop Nuns’ Eviction From Their Soup Kitchen

Most people know Tony Robbins from his inspiring books, business talks, and infomercials on TV, but now the motivational speaker is lending a helping...

Student Uses Coupon Clipping Skills to Buy $100,000 of Products for the Poor

Reality TV shows are good for something, it turns out. A 16-year-old girl actually learned a valuable skill while watching “Extreme Couponing,” and has turned it into a...

Homeless Find New Life Working at 22-Acre Organic Farm and Restaurant

In the 22 years since the Miami Chamber of Commerce decided to do something about the growing number of homeless individuals in their county,...

30 Years of Farm Aid: Thousands Rally for Family Farms at Chicago Concert

The message from Farm Aid 30 and the musicians who organized the event in Chicago today is clear: Every action each one of us...

Tesco Grocers to Offer Unsold Fresh Food to British Charities

The giant British supermarket Tesco is launching a pilot program to give away the fresh food it can’t sell to those in need. Tesco officials...

White House Takes Action on Antibiotics in Food With 150 Private Companies

The Obama administration is teaming up with 150 private companies and groups to rein in antibiotics in the U.S. food supply. During a White House...

Company Harvests Tons of Crops, Saving it from Waste to Give it Away

After hearing the shocking figure that up to 40 percent of produce goes to waste in the fields, Christy Porter founded an ingenious organization...
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Mayors Lend a Hand to Create Healthier Cities

Frustrated with the high cost of health care, a number of communities around the country are taking new steps to push citizens to improve...
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Government Extends Growing Season for Thousands of Organic Farmers, Providing Local Food Throughout Winter

Farmers, like Earl and Clarisse Snell of Alabama, can still grow summer squash and tomatoes as if it were summer, thanks to their new...