28 October 2010
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These are questions that will be posed to panelists at the next Santa Monica Farmers’ Market quarterly panel on Thursday, 4 November, beginning at 7:00pm. These panel discussions are always lively and informative and this one will be no different, … Continue reading
10 July 2009
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The newswires are hot with information and commentary of interest to Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends: † San Francisco’s Food Policy: How can urban land be put to better use? How do cities decrease the amount of food … Continue reading
21 August 2007
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SlowFoodLA.com has taken a bit of a break from the news these last few weeks, but we’re back, energized, and ready to share more items of interest with our friends and members: † The U.S. House of Representatives passed the … Continue reading
12 June 2007
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† Standards for “Organic” Foods: The Los Angeles Times reported this weekend that changes in the stardards under which a food product can be labeled “organic” are moving through the USDA: A deadline of midnight Friday to come up with … Continue reading
23 September 2006
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The “organic” label is being used increasingly on food products, but there is much disagreement about what it means. Depending on the context and the parties involved in the discussion, “organic” can be a rigorous standard, or one that doesn’t … Continue reading