Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Eat Local for Earth Day 2008

Oklahoma Food Coop founder Bob Waldrop has created an option for Okies that want to eat local. The groceries the coop offers are better for you and they help keep Oklahoma dollars in Oklahoma. The food is fresher because it is harvested locally and it is more environmentally sustainable because it does not have to be shipped long distances.

Participating in the Oklahoma Food Cooperative is a great way to help our state to adapt to the challenges of global climate instability, peak oil and gas, social justice, and rural economic development challenges. It is a great way to celebrate Earth Day everyday! Also, check out local agri-tourism events in your area. Here are a few choices:

14th Annual HerbFest in Arcadia May 10

The 14th annual HerbFest will be held at Crestview Farms, 5521 NORTH DOUGLAS BLVD., ARCADIA, OK 73007, 405-823-2430, MAY 10TH, 2008 10-3 PM.

Crestview Farms is located at the NW corner of N Douglas and E Sorghum Mill Road. Take I-35 to Exit 143 (Edmond), east to Douglas, north to E. Sorghum Mill Road.

Diversified Sustainability Event at Earth Elements Farm
May 4th, 2008 Lexington, Oklahoma

Come celebrate 10 years of Diversified Sustainability with Earth Elements Farm on
Sunday May 4th, 2008 from 2pm - 5pm.

  • Sample the wonders of Oklahoma Value-Added Food

  • Enjoy Earth Elements Farm Tours

  • Straw Bale Building Tours

  • Tour new "Green" EEMB Production Facility

  • Live music by 13 Seeds


TIP: You have got to try their
Pecan Flapjack Chocolate Chip Granola, it is FANTASTIC!




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