Tag Archives: Farmer
Giving local farmers more chances to grow
The concept of local produce seems pretty simple: It’s fresher, tastes better and supports local communities. But there’s much more to the story. Walmart Green Room interviewed Ron McCormick, Walmart’s senior director of sustainable agriculture, to learn more about local farming.
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Understanding what happens on the farm
I want to talk about meat. Not whether it’s morally or environmentally appropriate to eat meat. Those debates have been raging in other forums for years and we’ll not settle them here.
I’d like to talk about how farm animals are raised and cared for.
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Urban farming nourishes people and communities
Meet Will Allen, the CEO of Growing Power, a national nonprofit helping provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities. In support of their mission, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation provided Growing Power with a $1.1 million grant.
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I just got home from the Clinton Global Initiative’s amazing annual conference in New York. As usual, it was truly enlightening and inspiring to learn about all the great work being done around the world to promote sustainability and better livelihoods.
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August 3 is National Watermelon Day
There are few other tastes just right for the sweltering summer heat than the fresh bite of a watermelon slice. Made up of 92 percent water, watermelons are not only ideal for a hot day, but their multitude of health benefits make them an important part of a healthy diet.
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