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etsummer 9yr Not in Italy but I've WWOOF'd in Chile. My advice is to really do your research and make sure to Skype/do a phone interview with the farm and host you choose beforehand. There is a huuuuuge spectrum of offerings on WWOOF farms in terms of housing, work hours, etc. Some people are really just looking for labor while others want to make sure you get as much out of the experience as they do. Have so much fun! WWOOFing is an amazing experience and for me was what solidified my decision to work in the sustainable ag and food world. You're in for a treat 😉 -
lauren 9yr Ah so great to hear! I'll definitely do my research. Chile sounds like an incredible place to go, too 😊 There are just too many places that I want to visit! -
sugardetoxme 9yr Let's ask Elizabeth Thacker Jones! -
darkchocolatepeanutbutter 9yr @lauren I'm interested too! Italy sounds like a great idea 👍🏾 -
sugardetoxme 9yr My friend suggested "smaller family operations in the north around Turino, Bra or Lake Como" @Darkchocolatepeanutbutter and @lauren.
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DietID_TeamDietitians 9yr @OurNameIsFarm- any ideas?? -
elysebeeks 9yr I have done WWOOFing in Israel, Greece and the US. I've had both amazing and mediocre experiences. Definitely speak with the farm on the phone beforehand. I can recommend a great WWOOfing farm in florida, if you want to just get a taste for the experience before you go abroad.
Why This Food Bank is Turning Away Junk Food | Civil Eats
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"D.C.’s Capital Area Food Bank aims to offer healthier food choices."
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katewilson Fantastic! Candy isn't food, and shouldn't be accepted at a food bank.
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FarmerDave This is great news. I hope every food bank takes this approach.
Why Reinventing Hospital Food Isn’t as Easy as It Sounds | MUNCHIES
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"For years, Joshna Maharaj has set her sights on improving the dreary menus of hospitals, prisons, and schools. But her journey has not been without challenges."
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munchiemummy I've always thought that it was so ironic that places where healthy food should matter most (hospitals, schools), often the nutritional value was poor. And I have a friend who works in a prison,...
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lauren The entire system needs to be reworked! It makes no sense
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DietID_TeamDietitians This makes me so sad. The inherent hypocrisy is almost numbing, but I'm so glad women like this are fighting for what's right. @akhilg2002 - you should get Foodstanders in touch with your hospital...
Celebrity Chefs Turn Wasted Olympics Food Into Meals for Homeless
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Consider what it takes to keep all those Olympian machines nourished and hydrated for one meal at the Rio Games: 250 tons of raw ingredients to fill the bellies of 18,000 athletes, coaches and offi...
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munchiemummy I saw an article about this today - I think it's an absolutely brilliant idea. More events should adopt this idea.
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lauren Agreed! So much food goes to waste at large events and it could make such a difference. I wonder what stadiums and convention centers are doing about this day to day
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katewilson So fantastic.
The name eggplant actually makes sense now!
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Picked these babies at @mottstreeturbanfarm 🍆🐣
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DietID_TeamDietitians Love these! Yep - the name was given because in Europe, most eggplants were white or yellow in color