THE RURBAN FRINGE

The Value of a Signature Event

I’ve heard it said that if fundraising is like cultivation, then events are like greenhouses for nurturing growth for your organization.
While many events aim to generate cash for small and large organizations alike, they also have hidden costs.  Some events take up considerable resources, require up-front costs, and fall short of creating long-lasting relationships between the [...]

Farmers Markets Must Cater to the Consumer

Local food is cool.  It’s a trend seen everywhere these days … on TV, in newspapers, online.  Yet even with the expansion of many markets catering to food that is grown and produced locally, there are many more farmers markets who struggle to remain open.
Why?  Poor or no market management is typically one reason.  But perhaps [...]

The Rurban Fringe ‘Eat Local’ Challenge: Summary

Wow.  It’s been 8 weeks since the close of my ‘eat local’ challenge … plenty of time to digest (heh, heh – no pun intended) what it meant for me, personally, to become involved in the debate.
I’ve learned … it is a debate. 
Eating local is a privilege.
I took for granted the opportunity I had to choose [...]

The Rurban Fringe ‘Eat Local’ Challenge: Day 100

That’s a wrap, folks!  I’ve reached the end of the challenge … but not without a few struggles, highlights, and revelations along the way.  I’d like to take some time to reflect on what it meant for me, personally, to consciously think about the purchase and consumption of local food items over a period of time … [...]

The Rurban Fringe ‘Eat Local’ Challenge: Day 91

Goodness … it’s hard to believe that summer – and the challenge – is almost over. 
I’ve had a great week – I’ve enjoyed local produce in salads and regionally produced beef in a fondue … all washed down with wines easily found in Western Canada.  Yum.
My focus of late has slightly shifted, too, to supporting local meat growers … especially [...]

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