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Tammy’s Top Ten (t3 report) Reasons to Shop Locally

I don’t believe that shopping locally is the end-all to the current economic disruption. I also don’t believe it has to be branded as a new kind of protectionism. In these trying times, I believe a multi-faceted recovery approach is necessary. It starts with a strong education system. The second and third prongs are attracting new industries and supporting those businesses that are here now – especially those that contribute to placemaking – which is part of why new industries would be attracted. Here’s why I think supporting local business matters:

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by Tammy on March 3, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in agriculture, Buying Local, Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, eating seasonally, food, sustainability, t3 Report
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Posted by Tammy on March 3, 2011

https://agrigirl.com/2011/03/03/tammys-top-ten-the-t3-report-reasons-to-shop-locally/

On Being Local

I heard the Chairman of Petsmart speak at a press conference this week. He said, “Folks, these are not tough times. This is the new normal.” With uncharacteristic pessimism but dependable pragmatism, I picked up my blackberry and tweeted his comment to my followers.

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Phil Francis: these are not tough times – this is the new normal! 10:45 AM Apr 27th via txt

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by Tammy on May 3, 2010  •  Permalink
Posted in Buying Local, Community leadership, Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, food, leadership, life
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Posted by Tammy on May 3, 2010

https://agrigirl.com/2010/05/03/on-being-local/