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Local goes a LONG Way! 4 Nov 2011 | 09:14 am
I think it’s working, this Buy Local thing! An article released by Market Watch, “Tis the Season for Shopping Local: Mom and Pop Retailers Hopeful About Holiday Sales”, states that 49% of local indep...
The Revival is Here! 2 Oct 2011 | 12:55 am
Last year’s economic slump lead LLF members to take it upon themselves to create an event, a spectacle of sorts to generate attention to the closing of so many of our local businesses. Businesses we ...
September: Starting from Seed 13 Sep 2011 | 05:28 am
As we make our way into September, the temperatures are finally beginning to cool off and the time has come again to think about working in the garden! For gardeners, this time of year is often seen a...
September: Starting from Seed 13 Sep 2011 | 05:28 am
This week's post from Nikki Seibert, Program Director, Sustainable Agriculture: As we make our way into September, the temperatures are finally beginning to cool off and the time has come again to th...
Keep Charleston unique: Help grow local businesses 23 Aug 2011 | 07:23 am
Many Thanks to Charleston Currents for publishing this article by our own Executive Director: Jamee Haley: AUG. 22, 2011 - A recent trip to Asheville demonstrated what the future of the local movemen...
BUY LOCAL FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 2 Aug 2011 | 07:20 am
This weekend is tax free weekend - perfect time to do your Back to School Shopping! We have all been there at one point or another, or maybe you're there right now: strategically planning your back t...
What's Ripe in the Lowcountry? 2 Jul 2011 | 07:16 am
So, here in the Lowcountry our climate is a bit different than other parts of our lovely state and we thought it appropriate to make sure those of you who are trying to keep it REALLY local might appr...
Sustainable Agriculture Updates 2 Jul 2011 | 06:23 am
The Scoop on Sustainable Ag: Farm Business Class will be held this Fall: NxLevel for Alternative Agriculture - Charleston Date: August 25 to November 3, 2011 Time: 6:00p - 9:00p, Thursdays Location: ...
BALLE - Place Matters 22 Jun 2011 | 04:31 am
Last week I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 9th Annual BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) conference in beautiful (albeit cold) Bellingham, WA. For those of you who ...
Eat Your Veggies! 21 Jun 2011 | 10:55 am
This time of year we have an abundance of coooool cucumbers! Check out these yummy recipes that our friends at Les Dames d'Escoffier International's local Green Tables group provided for us. We will...
