Excited to be spending a day and a half with my friends and fellow economic developers at the Illinois Economic Development Association annual conference discussing best practices and how we can works as a state, region, and profession! #PackedHouse
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Always great to gain insights into what is happening internationally in the emerging seaweed sector.
At the intersection of the emerging seaweed sector and economics it was a pleasure to chat with Mike Blakeley and Elaine Blakeley and learn about their California based initiative Seagreen Insights. They are on a mission to help accelerate opportunities and innovations in the seaweed sector through increased consumer awareness and insights. They achieve this by creating a platform for information exchange between consumers and seaweed producers, including education campaigns, consumer insight reports, studies and market development. We were incredibly aligned in our thinking and thought process. Thanks to Seattle based seaweed entrepreneur Emily Power for connecting us.
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GO LOCAL: The Go Local campaign in Humboldt was pretty special. At the time, the Humboldt County Economic Development Division had an opportunity to train with #IDEO to learn and practice design thinking. With a team of about 15 specialty agriculture, food, and beverage business owners and the economic development partners and staff, we tackled several big questions, including, "How might we change the narrative around the local economy?" This marketing and communications project was one of our answers. We designed beautiful posters, "hero-izing" Humboldt entrepreneurs and shared them in locally owned grocery stores, Wildberries Marketplace and Eureka Natural Foods. The posters were inspirational and the call to action was to invest your grocery-store dollars in local businesses that create good jobs. Then we gamified the community's "investment" in local products. Every time a person purchased something at the grocery store, their receipt had an individual tally they had spent on local products AND how many local jobs they were sustaining. Shoppers were watching these numbers go up with every purchase. There were lots of community ideas woven together into our version of "Go Local" and the results were impactful. We had a great team and a community that knew how to come together. I keep wondering when someone will apply this idea elsewhere. #golocal #Humboldt #HumboldtMade #buylocal
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What’s the oldest fair in the U.S.? 🏆🎟 What fair food is best? 🍖🍭🍿 Curt and Sarah talk all things county fair in this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://lnkd.in/gKU-bXC2
Why we love county fairs
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On this episode of The Drive in Five, see how teachers from across the country learn about beef production. Also, explore how the Beef Checkoff promotes U.S. beef in Latin America. #BeefCheckoff
The Drive in Five – Episode 9
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CEO of Andrew Wommack Ministries & Charis Bible College, Founder of Tricord Global, and Founder of WealthBuilders
True wealth is about making a difference. When we understand the relevance of first fruit offerings in today’s world, we can deepen our connection to both our wealth and our purpose. Today’s blog, “First Fruit Offerings: Explained,” helps us unravel the rich history and modern significance of these offerings. Do you want to know more about aligning your faith with your finances? Click the link below to start reading. https://lnkd.in/gNmRwuMq #WealthBuilders #Financialfreedom #FirstFruit
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Hey Friends! I wanted to share with you a Research paper that I have been working on this semester. The paper is focused on immigrant agricultural child labor in the United States!
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We believe equitable access to locally grown foods is an important part of sustainable agriculture, and necessary for a strong economy. From the article: "On March 21, Sen. Jack Reed introduced the Expanding Access to Local Foods Act. The bill, commonly referred to as the EAT Local Foods Act, would create a permanent grant program to help state and tribal governments procure local foods for their hunger relief programs. Supporters say the bill would leverage government purchasing power and increase access to locally sourced foods. They believe it will also help local producers grow their markets. “We can’t afford to lose ground and this bill plants the seed for continued, sustainable investment in family farmers, fishermen, ranchers, producers, and our local food systems,” Reed says. “It gives people in need access to fresh, healthy food, and strengthens local economies. It’s also good for the environment because it means locally grown produce and products are consumed in nearby communities rather than shipped off to faraway destinations.” The full article first addresses other news: https://ow.ly/INSk50R2gfC
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Interesting WSJ Article.
We’re Not Eating Enough Bacon, and That’s a Problem for the Economy — The Wall Street Journal
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Chico State President Perez learns how to milk a cow dairy through the dairy production and management program. WATCH Video: https://lnkd.in/gfQ3BvYH
How to with President Perez: Milk a Cow
https://today.csuchico.edu
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This research is the culmination of my senior year at the University of Maine's Honors College. I believe high-quality and nutritious local food should be accessible to people of all income levels. SNAP acceptance at farmers' markets offer an opportunity to expand such access to low-income individuals and households. My research identifies how the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Farmers' Market has established its SNAP program, how it has engaged with affordability, and the remaining barriers to such a program. My hope is that my senior honors thesis may contribute to the existing body of academic literature surrounding food insecurity and help expand access to local food for all. https://lnkd.in/e99bNJwJ
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Director of Economic Development and TOEURA at Town of Erie, Colorado | ICSC Next Gen Leadership Network
1moYou should meet up with my buddy Eric Whitfield, CEcD while you’re there. Y’all would get along great.