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By Rex Fowler | COMMENTARY via The Hartford Courant, October 19, 2012 It came as no surprise when a recent national study ranked Hartford as the country’s eighth worst city — among cities with 100,000 to 250,000 residents — for providing access to healthy foods for its low-income residents. New Haven was fifth in theRead more
Tomorrow, October 24 is Food Day, a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. In celebration of this event, we will be showing the documentary Food Stamped at the Hartford Public Library from 6-8 pm. Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt toRead more
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The North End Farmers Market is a lively event that happens every Wednesday from June to October. There are musicians, vendors from the Greater Hartford area, and community organizations, all working to make Hartford a healthier and more vibrant place. Here are some highlights: Mayor Pedro Segarra and Vice President of Wholesome Wave, Gus Schumacher,visitedRead more
As seen in Connecticut by the Numbers, August 19, 2012 When they embarked on the project, the five Hartford teens knew nothing about research methodology and had never been to a Farmers Market. Just weeks later, their ground-breaking research and recommendations could lead to healthier lives for urban youth and new marketing opportunities for small farmingRead more
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