Ashland Locavores

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Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on February 17, 2010 at 8:49pm

Tell me.....besides what I grow and store myself, what is safe to eat or consume or wear anymore. With the GMO's mixing with nature, bacteria resistence increasing in prevelence, Monsanto taking over food production and seed companies, what is truly safe anymore?

Where did that cotton or wool in that shirt you are wearing truly come from? The cotton in your tampons you are putting in your body? The T.P. you wipe with. We can only trust that which we produce with a conscious mind and respect for nature, that which hasn't left a huge footprint getting from the ground to your mouth.
I beg you to grow your own ... food & other products as much as is possible. Buy clothing and things you use in your bodies from trusted local sources. Get involved with a CSA, support local farmers markets, buy locally & that will have an effect globally!

Comment by Daniel Kra on December 30, 2009 at 10:10am

HI,

MY NAME IS DANIEL AND I WANT TO GROW LOTS OF THINGS THIS YEAR. VERY DIVERSE GARDENS. I HAVE A LIST OF HERBS AND VEGGIES I WANT TO GROW, AND IF ANYBODY HAS SEEDS TO SPARE, AND PLANTS THAT CAN BE DIVIDED/CUTTINGS, I'D LOVE TO TAKE WHAT YOU CAN GIVE ME. I APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE.

DANIEL KRA
973-280-2261
DANIEL.KRA@GMAIL.COM
EKRALOGICAL.BLOGSPOT.COM

IT'S A BIG LIST, BUT HERE GOES:

Herbs

aloe vera-c
anise
basil
Bee balm
burdock-c
burnet
Caraway
Coriander
catnip
capsicum
chamomile
cloves
Coltsfoot
comfrey-c
curry
Dandelion
dill
Dock
echinacea
evening primrose
fennel
Feverfew
Flax
garlic chives
golden seal
hyssop
Indian summer
lovage
lavender
lemon verbena
marjoram
Marigold
mint
mugwort
Nasturtium
parsley
pennyroyal
poppy
Queens annes lace
rue
rosemary
sage
San Pedro cactus
sassafras
summer savory
Sunflower
stevia-c
scented geraniums
st johns wort
tarragon, thyme
tobacco
valerian
winter savory
yarrow

Vegetables

Arugula
Artichoke(P)
Bean
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Caterpillars
Cauliflower
Ceylon Spinach(P)
Chicory(P)
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Egyptian Onion(P)
French sorrel
Garden Huckleberry
Garlic
Ginger
Good King Henry
Gourd
Ground Cherry
Kale
Lambs Quarters(P)
Leek
Lettuce
Lima Bean
Lovage
Mashua
Melons
Mustard
New Zealand Spinach(P)
Okinawan Spinach(P)
Oca
Okra
Onion
Pea
Peppers
Pigweed
Potatoes(P)
Radish
Runner Bean
Rocket
Stinging Nettles
Salsify
Sorrel(P)
Soybean
Spinach
Strawberries
Squash
Sunchoke(P)
Sunberry
Sweet Potato(P)
Swiss Chard
Tree Collards
Tomatillo
Tomato
Turnip
Watermelon
Watercress(P)
Wild leeks
Yacon(P)

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on November 20, 2009 at 9:52am

As I stated below, I'm finding it extremely challenging to eat only local foods while sustaining life with food stamps. I have a small raised bed with a few greens in it and no room to store foods so I'm forced to shop at the Co-op and ShopNkart. With the growers market closing for the winter, it limits me even more. what to do?
Dave

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on October 22, 2009 at 8:47am

I'm wondering how I can be a locavore in the winter time with no local farmers market. I live on Foodstamps so I'm forced to shop at superdupermarkets. I plan to put a cold frame over my raised bed but it isn't enough sq. feet to produce much. Any ideas folks?
Dave

Comment by Benjamin Carder on October 21, 2009 at 5:39pm

Any winter CSA's out there?

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on September 12, 2009 at 2:01pm

Had no means to get to the coop today so I missed the locals challenge...oh well.

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on September 8, 2009 at 8:46pm

EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE
We want to let you know that Ashland Food Co-op will be the host of the First Annual EAT LOCAL FESTIVAL on September 12th, from 11am to 4pm in the Co-op Plaza. So kick off Eat Local Week and join us for an afternoon of guest speakers, live music, local food tastings, and information about the Eat Local Challenge.
Eat Local Festival 2009
EAT LOCAL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

11am - The signup booth is open and you can take this year's EAT LOCAL CHALLENGE. You can also pick up your supply of Port Orford Sea Salt (while supplies last) and Eat Local Challenge Support Materials.

11:30 am - Come see Ashland Mayor John Stromberg and State Representative Peter Buckley speak about Local Food in the Co-op Plaza.

12pm - The music and food begin. Enjoy the sounds of The Mighty Lonesomes, food samples of Rolling Hills Peach Crisp, Blue Fox Farm Late Harvest Salad, and the piece de resistance: Port Orford Fish Tacos with Fry Farm Salsa and Homemade Flour Tortillas!

12pm to 4pm - Get festive, celebrate local food, and meet the Port Orford Sustainable Fishery's Fishermen!

Eat Local Festival 2009
Thank you all for your support, and we hope to see you at the Eat Local Festival on September 12th, from 11am-4pm. Think Globally, Eat Locally!!

-Ashland Food Co-op

OUR CO-OP'S VISION:

Joyfully Working Together
-Delighting Shoppers
-Enhancing Health
-Enriching Community

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on August 18, 2009 at 11:27am

Sometimes not having a car sucks. I wanted to go to the growers market in Ashland today but it was further than I feel up to riding and I haven't any busfare. Hard to be a Locavore if you can't get to the local growers market!! I'm living closer to downtown Talent so it's a trek! Sure wish I could find a regular ride that likes to go early.

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on August 7, 2009 at 11:23am

There's a Community Picnic on Sunday at the Peace Village Festival. The theme for the picnic is "LOCAVORE"! We better attend this one!

Comment by Dave 'Orchid' Kauke on August 7, 2009 at 11:18am

Members:Please share your thoughts and ideas regarding locally grown food and keeping it local year round.

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