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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Eleanors38

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8. Thank you. Emphasized throughout is the farmers' market..

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 8, 2013, 10:28 AM

Jun 2013

Even if you can't grow your own you can become a part of the change to organic locally-grown produce. I've noticed this happening in Detroit well before Whole Foods decided to enter the "food desert."

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A review of Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: [View all] Eleanors38 Jun 2013 OP

Excellent review. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #1

Thank you. Emphasized throughout is the farmers' market.. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #8

Thanks so much, Eleanors38 Flaxbee Jun 2013 #2

Your welcome. Steven Hopp said in the book that small farms make the most profit... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #3

did you see the recent post about small-scale organic farming in Russia? Flaxbee Jun 2013 #4

I think most nations can provide for their food wants... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #5

I was apprehensive about reading this book, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #9

I know; that's one of the reasons I loved it, too. Flaxbee Jun 2013 #10

Wonderful review and I look forward to reading it. cbayer Jun 2013 #6

You're welcome. You'll like it. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #7