Category Archives: The Food System

The Birth of Local

Posted on 01/08/2012 by fishinthewater

So yesterday’s post was all about how small, independent shops are closing in the face of oncoming chain stores and box stores and online shopping, especially in small towns. Especially in OUR small town. Long ago I was obsessed with … Continue reading →

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The Death of Local

Posted on 31/07/2012 by fishinthewater

Recently we’ve suffered a rather dramatic shift in the family. It’s been a year for that- my mom retired, I left my job, and now the handsome fella’s mother’s bookstore is closing. She’s using it as a chance to retire, … Continue reading →

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Un-F-ing-Believable

Posted on 04/08/2011 by fishinthewater

Or believable. It’s hard to say. It finally happened. I’ve been saying it for ages- and if you haven’t been following the saga, just click “raw milk” under the categories over there on the right. Essentially, to catch you up, … Continue reading →

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More on The Food Revolution

Posted on 06/07/2011 by fishinthewater

Oh, the choice question. This came up in that documentary, Fat Head, as well. It always comes up. Well, I’m selling fast food, but people don’t HAVE to eat it. Just like they don’t HAVE to smoke or drink too … Continue reading →

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The Food Revolution

Posted on 05/07/2011 by fishinthewater

People have been encouraging me for a while now to watch Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. I’ll say this up front, and I hope I don’t sound like I’m preaching- I don’t watch tv. Or I should specify. I don’t typically … Continue reading →

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Missing the Point

Posted on 31/05/2011 by fishinthewater

I read a wide variety of agricultural news sources, even if they aren’t relevant to anything I do, just because it’s a good idea to be aware of the trends. The downside of this is of course becoming very annoyed … Continue reading →

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The Vegetarian Myth (Again)

Posted on 24/05/2011 by fishinthewater

There’s a key point that Lierre Keith makes when discussing vegetarianism. When you’re a vegetarian, it’s not just what you eat. It’s who you are. For ages, people have defined themselves by their food choices. It’s how we define animals. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Fat in Your Head

Posted on 26/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Well, yesterday I watched the movie Fat Head. Haven’t heard of it? Neither had I. But KMO interviewed him last week, and before hand told me to check it out. So I did (it’s available on Hulu, by the way). … Continue reading →

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More on Food Sovereignty

Posted on 18/04/2011 by fishinthewater

Chicago Tribune: School’s Food is the Only Option for Some Kids I was going to continue the conversation on government rules vs. personal freedom with this article, but I’ve kind of run out of steam. This is another one in … Continue reading →

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Um, I Don’t Want to Die, Thanks

Posted on 18/04/2011 by fishinthewater

There’s another great example that illustrates the personal responsibility thing. Long long ago the makers of the movie Sharkwater visited our little ole town. If you haven’t seen this movie, go out and watch it. Right now. Basically, sharks have … Continue reading →

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