Category Archives: nutrition

Food Porn

Posted on July 15, 2014 by

Oh my…..luscious bodies….eager to get my mouth on this!!   Or how about these?             Or these? Each of us gets excited by different things. Fresh produce definitely makes me feel…..HEALTHY! I feel very very … Continue reading →

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Passion In Action

Posted on June 2, 2014 by

There is a house close to the Linfield College campus in McMinnville where a very quiet and cheerfully determined revolution is taking place. David Keller-Rode and Alex Freeman have developed a plan to bring us healthy food.  David’s pathway started in … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Eating

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

On the average, American families spend about $150 a week on the food they eat.  Some spend as much as $180. But cheap food is not usually quality food. And the fact that food can be had for cheap also does … Continue reading →

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Did You Know?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

Did you know that one of your local grocers or a local wholesale produce distributor may agree to provide you “tired” or “expired” produce to feed your animals??? The animals don’t care and most of it is still unblemished and … Continue reading →

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Know Your Farmer

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Are you one of those people who spent a long time to select your hairdresser? I know you want to look good, but hair grows out if you get a bad cut. Take at least a few moments to think … Continue reading →

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10 reasons to Join Yamhill Valley Grown

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Local food tastes better!  Without a doubt there is no comparison between fresh produce picked within a few hours of eating it and the fruits and vegetables that are shipped in from 100s and 1000s of miles away.  No matter … Continue reading →

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Choices About Milk

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Prior to getting involved in the local food systems in West Virginia the last few years I had little awareness that there were forms of milk available beyond what I purchased at my local grocery store. Like everything else in … Continue reading →

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