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Obama Speaks of a Localized Food System |
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Written by Kiki Hubbard
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008 |
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Bush uttered the words "local food" not too long ago but his policy decisions are far from aligned with your typical locavore. What if our next president promised to "implement USDA policies that promote local and regional food systems, including assisting states to develop programs aimed at community supported farms?"
A fellow Missoulian scored some answers to timely food and agriculture questions from presidential hopeful Barack Obama recently, including the quote above. Curious to know his take on the Farm Bill, ethanol, and local food? Read up and take note: the interview concludes with his family chili recipe.
We hope you're for real, Senator Obama. We've been hungry for change in U.S. agriculture policy for a long, long time.
Source: The Durango Telegraph
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