We just read this poignant explanation of the food system issues facing our food-growing regions from Harvest Public Media. In Rural Areas, an Opportunity to Innovate Some key quotes and stats: “We have some of the worst food deserts in local communities where food is produced,” said Mike Callicrate, a cattle rancher from [Kansas]. “In the livestock industry, more than 50 percent of the... Read more
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Food Deserts in the rural Heartland, a sad legacy of the last 30 yrs
July 15 | Posted by ellen.gustafson | 30 Project News, Food System NewsGlobal diabetes doubled since 1980
June 27 | Posted by ellen.gustafson | Food System NewsThe Washington Post reported that global diabetes is up dramatically since 1980 and they’ve posted an interesting graphic by region and by country to chart the data. Global Diabetes and BMI charts 1980-2008 ... Read more
