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Earth Market: now open for business in the US
Posted on Fri, July 22, 2011 by Emily Vaughn
9 Comments | Categories: Biodiversity, Farms and Farming,
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Slow Food Upstate chapter leader Jan Wesley explained why her chapter chose to start the market. “The Earth Market gives us a way to raise awareness and educate, as folks today are confused by the marketing messages that pass for knowledge.” The market is held one Thursday per month during the growing season.
How are Earth Markets different from traditional farmers’ markets? Slow Food International explains, “Earth Markets are farmers’ markets that have been established according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy. These community-run markets are important social meeting points, where local producers offer healthy, quality food directly to consumers at fair prices and guarantee environmentally sustainable methods. In addition, they preserve the food culture of the local community and contribute to defending biodiversity.” Furthermore, each vendor is required to have an educational component at his or her stall, and a no-GMO policy is strictly enforced.
Representatives from the Italian headquarters of Slow Food International were in attendance to show support for the market. Gigi Frassanito, head of the Earth Markets program internationally, said “We’ve been waiting a while. The movement is so strong in America. For all of us for years people had lost the pride in their food traditions. It good to get the pride alive for your food.” Elisa Demichelis, added that “the Earth Markets are meant to build on the Ark of Taste, to connect the farms and food and communities in a growing network and to make it strong.”
Thom Duncan, Slow Food USA regional governor for the mid-Atlantic, was also present for the opening to represent Slow Food USA endorsement of the program. If you’d like to learn more about Earth Markets, visit the website or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Photo: Thom Duncan
Member Comments
From Ruthann on Fri, July 22, 2011
I’m currently doing two Farmers Markets a week, how can I become a part of this movment at my local markets and incourage others to do the same. I’m all about education.
From Raquel on Mon, July 25, 2011
Slow Food International explains, “Earth Markets are farmers’ markets that have been established according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy. These community-run markets are important social meeting points, where local producers offer healthy, quality food directly to consumers at fair prices and guarantee environmentally sustainable methods. In addition, they preserve the food culture of the local community and contribute to defending biodiversity.”
Earth market is a good start for other countries to follow.
From Janette Wesley on Mon, August 01, 2011
Ruth Ann,
You can do it just like we did!
Contact Gigi Frassanito with the Earth Markets project, and see all the rules and information at http://www.earthmarkets.net
I would be happy to offer any help I can too.
Jan Wesley
Chapter Leader, Slow Food Upstate
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From Matt on Thu, August 11, 2011
Interesting, there are farmers markets all over the places where I live, but I have never heard of an earth market. I guess when they come around it wont be the first time I have ever heard of one!
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From xyrix on Mon, August 15, 2011
Earth Market is a pretty smart idea. Aside from being able to feature the local agricultural products, they also have some educational component at their stall. Surely, a lot of farmer are happy with this concept. millionaire mind intensive
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