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3rd Annual Tin Cup Challenge! · 64 days ago

Please show your support of Slow Food in the Tetons and Full Circle Education by making a donation on our behalf. Donations are matched by Tin Cup Community Challengers to make your donation even more valuable!

Ingredients: A film screening · 302 days ago

Co-presented with the Teton County Library, this feature-length documentary takes viewers across the nation to the diversified farms of the Hudson River and Willamette Valley, the urban food deserts of Harlem, and the kitchens of celebrated chefs.

Friday, Nov. 13 6-8 pm FREE

Teton County Library Auditorium

Marketing Opportunities for Local Producers · 30 March 09

Although the economy has been in dire straits, all indications are that people are, more than ever, into spending their money on local products and are not skimping on quality.

Breaking News: 6-year Old Chooses Farming Over Professional Soccer · 4 November 08

I think someday we’ll look back on these troubled times as the catalyst for one of the greatest movements in human history. A new president, a global economic crisis that will halt our insatiable consumption, an urgent regard for the environment, and best of all, a renewed passion for good, clean, fair food.

Battling the Muffin Mafia · 21 July 08

We’re all terrified of spinach and, what was it this week? Tomatoes? The reality is that it is the INDUSTRIALIZED AGRICULTURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND PROCESSED FOOD SYSTEM in this country that is making us sick, not the neighbor’s brownies.

Just For Kids · 17 June 07

School’s out, the sun is shining, and summer is in full swing. There is no better time to teach kids a reverence for fresh, local food, how it grows, and just how good it tastes. Tips include gardening, finding farm fresh food, cooking, cheesemaking and Food Fun in Teton Valley.

Purple Carrots · 1 May 07

No one is advocating a return to the dark ages. But reviving our local food economy has the potential to unite our divided community, save our agrarian heritage, help slow global warming, and preserve the beautiful scenery we treasure.

A Locavore's Night Out- April 24 · 1 April 07

I have a dream that the Local Food Movement and the quest for good, clean, fair, food can help untie our diverse community. Reviving our local food economies has the potential to guarantee an accessible and affordable supply of healthy, fresh food from regional sources, preserve our agrarian heritage, strengthen our local economy and save our environment.

photos: Paulette Phlipot

Guest Blog: A Third Side to the Story · 27 January 07

When it comes to the local food discussion George borders on being an *&^hole through his distortions and oversimplifications. Why do we want local food? So we have a working landscape that can provide nourishment for our communities (not condos for rich people to vacation in).

Two Sides of the Story · 14 January 07

“Food is central to the debate on the environment, development, trade and globalization- but the potential for food choices to change the world should not be overestimated. The idea of saving the world by shopping is appealing, but tackling climate change, boosting development and reforming the global trade system will require difficult political choices.”

Will Walmart Become the World's Largest Supplier of Organic? · 26 March 06

A burning controversy has ensued over an announcement that Walmart will double their organic offerings.