PCJ #63, Summer 2006

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Issue Theme: FARM to COMMUNITY Farmland Protection: What's Behind the Growing Interest? by Keith Schneider view first 2 pages of article free | -- Why more towns, cities, and counties are recognizing the benefits of farmland protection, and some of the strategies being used to keep land in agricultural use. Community Food Needs & Opportunities by Amy Souza view first 2 pages of article free | --- A look at the growing interest in community food systems, in which food is grown, processed, and distributed locally. Wanted: Downtown Grocery Stores by Kennedy Smith --- Downtown and main street expert Kennedy Smith highlights the importance of building character and individuality into new town centers. This Little Piggy Went to Market: The Journey from Farm to Table by Hannah Twaddell --- Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell provides an overview of the transport of food in America today. Enticements Needed to Woo the Public by Elaine Cogan --- People are friendlier, and more likely to attend meetings, if their stomaches aren't grumbling. How food can make a difference.

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