>Fresh and Local! > >Anyone have a FRESH AND LOCAL initiative in their area? (LOCAL HERO >is a similar program.) We've got an anti-development person pushing >to get grant money for a fresh and local program in this area. >Unfortunately, his plans are more for wholesale-from-the-local-farms >and retail-from-the-local-supermarket. Maybe I'm blind, but I'm very >uncomfortable with programs that do not take into account that local >farmers cannot afford to grow at prices dicated by supermarkets >UNLESS they are receiving the retail price. (i.e. we have to sell >direct) > >I'm curious to know if other programs in the country are making an >effort to actually lookout for the local grower and his fragile >economy. > >Thanks -Allan
Dear Allan, This we have in Georgia. Contact Gary Brown of Georgia Grown, 770 786 1933 or cell 404 213 8470 Best, Hugh Visit our website at: www.unionag.org
