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New farms, markets sought for state directory
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Directory lists farms that sell products to consumers
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Minnesota farmers and farmers markets that sell products directly to consumers are invited to purchase a listing in the new Minnesota Grown Directory.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Back by popular demand - the Minnesota Grown Directory
Finding great locally grown foods is at your fingertips when you pick up a copy of the new Minnesota Grown Directory. The 2012 directory makes it easy to locate orchards, farmers markets, berry farms and garden centers where you can purchase products directly from the grower.
Wednesday, June, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Finding great locally grown foods is at your fingertips when you pick up a copy of the new Minnesota Grown Directory. The 2012 directory makes it easy to locate orchards, farmers markets, berry farms and garden centers where you can purchase products directly from the grower.
Wednesday, June, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
New twist on an old favorite: Marinated Asian Cucumber Salad
Fresh long, seedless cucumbers are showing up at the farmers market and some grocery stores that carry produce from local growers. I buy cucumbers just as I buy fresh tomatoes – only in the summer when I can get them from local farmers or pluck them from the two plants I have in my little garden. To me, it’s the only way to get the true clean, refreshing flavor and crisp texture that cucumbers are supposed to have.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Fresh long, seedless cucumbers are showing up at the farmers market and some grocery stores that carry produce from local growers. I buy cucumbers just as I buy fresh tomatoes – only in the summer when I can get them from local farmers or pluck them from the two plants I have in my little garden. To me, it’s the only way to get the true clean, refreshing flavor and crisp texture that cucumbers are supposed to have.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
Kmart to host community garage sale
Kmart in Alexandria will host its first community garage sale in the Kmart parking lot on August 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with setup time from 6 to 7:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Kmart in Alexandria will host its first community garage sale in the Kmart parking lot on August 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with setup time from 6 to 7:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Healthy foods are affordable
It’s time to shatter the myth that’s stopping some people from eating healthier. Healthy foods are not as expensive as people think. The United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon released a column about the affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables last week.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s time to shatter the myth that’s stopping some people from eating healthier. Healthy foods are not as expensive as people think. The United States Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon released a column about the affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables last week.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Get ready for Tornado Days in Miltona
The 42nd anniversary celebration of Miltona Tornado Days will take place on July 20-22.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
The 42nd anniversary celebration of Miltona Tornado Days will take place on July 20-22.
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment
New sculpture offers a gathering place for all
A new work of art took root in Alexandria Tuesday. It’s a colorful, life-sized sculpture called “The Gathering Tree” – the city’s first-ever public art creation. The city will host an ice cream social to inaugurate the sculpture.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new work of art took root in Alexandria Tuesday. It’s a colorful, life-sized sculpture called “The Gathering Tree” – the city’s first-ever public art creation. The city will host an ice cream social to inaugurate the sculpture.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Interested in becoming a master gardener? Here's how
Do you have a love for spending long hours planting and tending to your backyard garden? Do you have a knack for teaching and enjoy learning and sharing you knowledge with others? If gardening is your passion, and you would like to be part of a team that contributes to keeping Minnesota communities educated and beautiful, consider becoming a University of Minnesota Extension master gardener.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
Do you have a love for spending long hours planting and tending to your backyard garden? Do you have a knack for teaching and enjoy learning and sharing you knowledge with others? If gardening is your passion, and you would like to be part of a team that contributes to keeping Minnesota communities educated and beautiful, consider becoming a University of Minnesota Extension master gardener.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Country
USDA updates 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass' Web tool
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled an updated version of its Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass this week.
Saturday, July, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled an updated version of its Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass this week.
Saturday, July, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
What’s new at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair?
Getting ready for the seventh year at the Minnesota State Fair, the Eco Experience is making improvements. Every area of the exhibit has added new components to get Minnesotans to take action in their everyday lives.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Getting ready for the seventh year at the Minnesota State Fair, the Eco Experience is making improvements. Every area of the exhibit has added new components to get Minnesotans to take action in their everyday lives.
Saturday, August, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Small loans, big help for new farmers
Small farmers, especially minority, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers often have trouble qualifying for small loans from banks or other lenders.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Small farmers, especially minority, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers often have trouble qualifying for small loans from banks or other lenders.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Strawberry growers report ripening is ahead of schedule
There is plenty of good news for local berry lovers this year. Minnesota strawberries are ripening early – in some cases as much as two to three weeks ahead of normal – and most growers are reporting an excellent crop.
Thursday, May, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
There is plenty of good news for local berry lovers this year. Minnesota strawberries are ripening early – in some cases as much as two to three weeks ahead of normal – and most growers are reporting an excellent crop.
Thursday, May, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Spoonriver Cookbook's Rhubarb Cake: Example of love in the kitchen
When you’re on the phone with Brenda Langton, owner of Spoonriver restaurant in Minneapolis, you can hear the smile in her voice; you can sense the sparkle in her eyes and feel the passion in her words.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
When you’re on the phone with Brenda Langton, owner of Spoonriver restaurant in Minneapolis, you can hear the smile in her voice; you can sense the sparkle in her eyes and feel the passion in her words.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
State health improvement program makes progress
"Communities across the state are recognizing the need to take a community-wide approach to combating obesity and tobacco use – two of the biggest factors pushing up health care costs," Commissioner of Health Ed Ehlinger said.
Sunday, March, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
"Communities across the state are recognizing the need to take a community-wide approach to combating obesity and tobacco use – two of the biggest factors pushing up health care costs," Commissioner of Health Ed Ehlinger said.
Sunday, March, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Experience a festival or two this weekend
For every “bash” against small towns, there are at least a dozen wonderful aspects about small town communities that are overlooked. Consider festivals, for instance.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
For every “bash” against small towns, there are at least a dozen wonderful aspects about small town communities that are overlooked. Consider festivals, for instance.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
High blood pressure out of control, says Minnesota Department of Health
Almost 67 million American adults have high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control.
Sunday, September, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Almost 67 million American adults have high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control.
Sunday, September, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
What can you do to make this area healthier?
It’s impossible to disconnect our individual health from our community’s health. When it comes to good health, a rising tide lifts all boats. Public health systems work to carefully monitor that tide, pinpointing choppy waters and struggling vessels and taking action to ensure that all boats have an opportunity to sail smoothly to healthier destinations.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s impossible to disconnect our individual health from our community’s health. When it comes to good health, a rising tide lifts all boats. Public health systems work to carefully monitor that tide, pinpointing choppy waters and struggling vessels and taking action to ensure that all boats have an opportunity to sail smoothly to healthier destinations.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
How about salad in a jar?
It’s time to pull those boxes of old canning jars out of storage. I’m suggesting this not just because it is the season for pickling asparagus, making jams of fresh berries and rosy rhubarb, and canning fresh produce. These days there are many more uses for those sturdy glass Mason jars.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
It’s time to pull those boxes of old canning jars out of storage. I’m suggesting this not just because it is the season for pickling asparagus, making jams of fresh berries and rosy rhubarb, and canning fresh produce. These days there are many more uses for those sturdy glass Mason jars.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
This dish really stacks up
For Midwesterners who love to eat food fresh from the garden, this is the best time of year. Local gardens are teaming with bright heavy tomatoes, slender green beans, colossal cabbages, a variety of peppers, zucchini almost as long as my arms – all kinds of vegetables – fresh and full of flavor.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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For Midwesterners who love to eat food fresh from the garden, this is the best time of year. Local gardens are teaming with bright heavy tomatoes, slender green beans, colossal cabbages, a variety of peppers, zucchini almost as long as my arms – all kinds of vegetables – fresh and full of flavor.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life
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