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Hello Kraft Community, we are very excited to share some great news with you. As loyal Kraft Community members we have heard your desire to do more fun things in the community and we are happy to announce in January 2010 we will be making some changes so you can connect and share food ideas in more ways than ever!
We want to let you know we will not be transferring the existing discussions to the new enhanced message boards so if there are discussions that you would like to save please make sure to either print them or copy and paste into a document that you can save to your personal files.
We will remind you again before the transition occurs but wanted to let you in on the exciting news!!
If you have any questions on how to do this please contact Customer Care at Contact Us
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 17, 2009 2:10 PM
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Kraft Macaroni & Chesse is always in season at my local grocery store! What else does one need? 
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Moderator_Jane
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 17, 2009 7:23 AM
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I find this whole food movement inspiring. Even in large cities, there are programs to turn vacant parcels of land into city gardens with pick-and-pay and cooperative shares.
The White House even has its own "victory" garden this year. You can't beat that for inspiration.
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 16, 2009 1:45 PM
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>The one problem with buying a share in a farm is the amount you get. Even with four adults, it's often way more than we want, especially with a garden of our own.
Try looking into buying a 'half share' which many CSAs offer. They generally say it is for 2 people- but if you aren't using the produce provided as the staple of all your meals, it would be more appropriate for a family of 4 (or even more!). It is also usually half the price of a full share making it very economical!
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Moderator_Jane
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 16, 2009 7:22 AM
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> Frequent your farmer's market, check that the produce
> you are buying is from your state (our state makes
> the stores post the FROM X state sign above the
> produce items). Usually cheaper and fresher, and it's
> helping the local economy. We have always eaten
> seasonally for health and economic reasons. Currently
> peaches are wonderful! Green beans, lettuce, rhubarb,
> berries-plentiful. Just be sure to freeze or can some
> for the winter months.
We have a great farmers' market in our area that restricts produce to that which is produced in the surrounding four county area. It's very successful for the growers and great for the community. Some of the growers have started providing emails to interested families with a list of what's available and the prices. You can write back with your order, then just pick it up at the market already to go.
The one problem with buying a share in a farm is the amount you get. Even with four adults, it's often way more than we want, especially with a garden of our own.
I've been trying to eat locally from May to October, but sometimes fruit is an issue, and we have to exempt bananas which my husband demands.
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Moderator_Deanne
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 15, 2009 8:13 PM
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We talked about doing this with some of our land but state regulations would have had us jumping through too many hoops. While I know the regulations are needed it's a shame that it's so difficult for us to help our neighbors on a larger scale.
It is a very interesting idea!
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 14, 2009 2:25 PM
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Definitely look into a CSA. After doing some research I was astounded by how many where within a few miles of my house! And more and more farmers are looking into this option in the current financial market, because you pay into the CSA early in the season, allowing the farmer to have money available throughout the growing season for equipment, etc... and to be better able to project planting needs. Also some CSAs are 'pick your own' reducing labor costs for farmers as well.
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Moderator_Sky
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 12, 2009 9:57 PM
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We used to have a farmer's market here in our small town on Thursdays and Saturdays and they got rid of it a few years back, unfortunately. Now, I'd have to drive an hour to get to one.
I wish they'd bring ours back - I'd be there every day it's there.
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 12, 2009 1:25 PM
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I think that CSA would go over well in our community. We do not have that here. Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 12, 2009 9:43 AM
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Great tip. If you're having trouble finding a good variety of local goods at your grocery store, and don't have easy access to a farmer's market (and you use a variety of fresh fruit/veggies on a regular basis) a food coop or CSA may be a good option. Coops are like grocery stores, but for members only. CSAs (or Community Supported Agriculture) are like food clubs where you pay for a set number of weeks ahead of time and then either pick up your items (or have them delivered) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Both are great (and cost-effective) ways of supporting local farmers and getting high quality, healthful produce.
Here is a link to more info.
http://www.localharvest.org/
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Apr 11, 2009 1:25 PM
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I agree w/ this!
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Moderator_Deanne
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Re: Eat seasonally and locally
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Aug 5, 2008 8:53 PM
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This helps the farmers out, a lot, too. Most states will have a listing of pick your own/farmer's market in the state so you can find the ones near you.
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Eat seasonally and locally
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Aug 5, 2008 8:15 PM
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Frequent your farmer's market, check that the produce you are buying is from your state (our state makes the stores post the FROM X state sign above the produce items). Usually cheaper and fresher, and it's helping the local economy. We have always eaten seasonally for health and economic reasons. Currently peaches are wonderful! Green beans, lettuce, rhubarb, berries-plentiful. Just be sure to freeze or can some for the winter months.
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