local food

Cradle to Cradle: Innovations in Our Local Food Supply Chain

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/19/2010 - 1:40pm

We are very excited to invite you to Net Impact's 2010 Event on November 19:

Cradle to Cradle: Innovations in Our Local Food Supply Chain

There will be a panel discussion with Grant Family Farms (a community supported agriculture farm), Chipotle, Sweet Action Ice Cream (a local ice cream shop), and Waste Farmers (a local composting and waste reduction company). The panel will be moderated by the Business School's Ira Selkowitz.

WaterCourse Brings Farm to Table With Harvest Dinner

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 12:46pm

As always, we <3 local food, especially when it's being served at local restaurants. The folks over at WaterCourse have decided to celebrate the changing seasons with a 5 course meal featuring local produce and spectacular wines.

The night's menu was created by Chef Rachel Kesley and Sous Chef Jo Barrett. I recommend reading it as it is a work of art just in itself. However, do not read it while hungry unless you're reading it October 22nd just before dinner time. While I'm a proponent of delayed gratification, my menu perusing has left me feeling tortured. Anyone have any good local lunch ideas to hold me over???

Watercourse Foods

Who/Where: WaterCourse Foods

837 17th Ave Denver

What: Scrumptious 5 course meal

When: October 22nd

More info & RSVP instructions here.

Awakening the Dreamer: Changing the Dream Symposium 10/10

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 11:47am

Local Food, Local Economy & Local Community!

Awakening the Dreamer:

Changing the Dream Symposium

On October 10th (10/10/10) people all over the world will be striving to reduce CO2 emissions via climate action Work Parties organized in cooperation with 350.org, an international campaign that's building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis. The mission is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis – to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet.

The symposium will be held in the EventGallery 910Arts, which opens up to an open-air courtyard. In an afternoon session, we will be visioning an edible living wall project for the 910Arts courtyard promoting artistic design, found objects, and local food.

Participate in the Eat Local First Dining Guide

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 1:43pm

Scrumptious soup made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Photo credits: Dawn Yukus

The Eat Local First Dining Guide is a new resource to connect neighbors with unique dining establishments that embody “Local Flavor.” The locally owned restaurants, cafes & markets featured in the guide are not only led by our neighbors, but are committed to sourcing their own produce, meats & products from local sources.

A new initative of the Mile High Business Alliance, under the umbrella of the "Eat Local First" campaign, the Local First Dining Guide will follow the same straight-forward format as the neighborhood Local Flavor Guides, effectively introducing neighbors and tourists alike to local food-focused enterprises.

GrowHaus: Non-Profit Urban Farm & Market

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 4:06pm

In A Nutshell

The GrowHaus is a non-profit urban farm and market in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. The mission is to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, healthy food in the neighborhood while showcasing locally-adapted techniques for sustainable indoor food production.

Local Food Systems Are the Best Driver of Economic Development

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 10:28am

I found this great podcast online today from Equal Time Radio. After listening to it, I've gone into a wee bit of a researching frenzie. Ken has published some really interesting papers, which I'll include links to at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

Podcast: Local Food Systems Are the Best Driver of Economic Development

USDA Launches Campaign Supporting Local Farmers, Food

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 12:58pm

According to a press release from September 15th 2009, the USDA has launched a new initiative titled Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food as a means to begin a national conversation to help develop local and regional food systems and spur economic opportunity.

I had to copy and paste the summary below because it was so well written on the USDA website:

Bridging the Gap Between Farmers & Retailers: Growers Organic

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 9:39am

Food Supply Firm TOOK ROOT Organically by Jane Albritton

Eat Local Video (from Canada)

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 1:28pm

A friend forwarded this video about local food, produced for Canadians. The animation is great and helps explain the difference between importing fresh food and producing it closer to home:

Multinational Companies Increasing Localwashing

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 9:40am

This article published yesterday in the New York Times points to the increasing number of multinational companies who are manipulating consumer concern for their own profit.