The local food movement also is so diverse that it is difficult to distinguish between those who are committed to ecological and social integrity and those who simply see local foods as another ...

are seeking out local food—but for the local food movement, meeting their needs is a challenge. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional ...

The local food movement isn’t a new one, but it has experienced recent popularity, said Margaret Mittelstadt, director of community relations for Milwaukee-based Outpost Natural Foods.

The local food movement often argues that low conventional food prices do not include the "true cost" of food production. But, if local food systems rely on poor salaries, they fail to address ...

Fortunately, the local food movement is well underway and gaining momentum. Ciara Byrne and Kim McQuarrie started Green Our Planet (www.GreenOurPlanet.org), a nonprofit educational and funding ...

For decades, the average age of farm operators has been rising, but experts say the growth of the local food movement is giving a new generation of farmers a foothold in the market. Nonprofits ...

Los Angeles’ health and wellness culture has shaped the local food movement to place fresh, organic food in a position of luxury, not as a necessary commodity. High-end supermarkets such as Erewhon, ...

Small towns have found new life through farmers’ markets, and urban neighborhoods have built thriving communities around local food hubs. This movement goes beyond just serving fresh ingredients ...

"What energizes me the most is seeing so many agencies here together addressing the issues of sustaining the local food movement," said Brian Gotreaux, a farmer who founded the Hub City Farmer's ...

The arrangements ensure districts can get enough food while still creating a steady market for local farmers. Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly spelled ...

Organizers hope that the Learn, Eat, Meet event helps spotlight the existing local food movement, and presents ways to take part in different ways. “We want to get our name out there ...

The local food movement often argues that low conventional food prices do not include the "true cost" of food production. But, if local food systems rely on poor salaries, they fail to address ...