>>Fortunately, for more than a decade, the Hartford Food System has been working
>>to create a local food production and distribution system which supports both
>>Connecticut farmers and Hartford's hungry. Under the able leadership of Mark
>>Winne, this non-profit organization has created a number of successful and
>>innovative programs which contribute to a more ecologically-sound and
>>socially-just society.
>>
>>The Hartford Food System has started farmers markets and community farm
>>stands,
>>including the year-round Main Street Market. It operates a
>>community-supported-agriculture farm in Granby. This CSA supplies food to
>>suburban families and to non-profit organizations which serve Hartford's
>>needy. For the second year, its Farm Fresh Start program brings
>>Connecticut produce into Hartford school lunches, and brings farmers and
>>chefs into the classroom to teach children about the value of local and
>>healthy eating.
Carol A. Miles, Ph.D.
Washington State University
Extension Agricultural Systems
360 NW North Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
PHONE 360-740-1295 FAX 360-740-2792
milesc@wsu.edu