| Reason #2: Community Ownership |
Local business owners live and invest in their community. This makes them less likely to leave and more likely to be invested in how their business decisions affect the community. |
| Farming Outside the Box |
| Organic and natural food expert Joel Salatin urges local growers to experiment Published: February 21, 2010 By Greg Stiles, Mail Tribune APPLEGATE VALLEY — Joel Salatin, a leading light in the local food movement, met with several dozen local farmers and ranchers on a warm February day that made him wonder aloud about returning to snowbound Virginia. Read more... |
| Tue Sep 7th Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market |
| Wed Sep 8th Talent Evening Market |
| Thu Sep 9th Medford Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market |
| Fri Sep 10th Rogue Valley Local Foods |
| Fri Sep 10th Brian's Green Thumb Farm Tour & Samplings |