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family's health, and protect the environment.
Thirty years ago, Alice and John Weygandt planted grape vines on a 29-acre parcel of land not far from the marker stone of the first observatory that Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon set up to begin the dividing line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Neighbors in 1764 and 1979 thought "these folks" were embarking on an impossible task, hence the choice of name... Learn more.
Every day, we get calls and emails from consumers wanting to learn more about local food systems, and where they can find sources of healthy local food. In most cases, we direct them to where they can Buy Fresh and Local... Learn more.
E. Coli Kills 2 and Sickens Many; Focus Is on Beef
The New York Times - Nov 2, 2009
Two people, one from New Hampshire and another from upstate New York, have died after eating ground beef that may be responsible for an E. coli outbreak linked to illness in more than two dozen people. (more...)
Pledge to spend $10/week or more on locally produced food! By signing up in 2009, you'll be entered to win a gift box from FoodRoutes of fun Buy Fresh Buy Local Gear and a CD from FoodRoutes' partner critically acclaimed artist Adrienne Young and her band, Little Sadie. Spending just $10 a week on local food can have a significant impact on your local economy and for family farmers in your region.
