the better ' ole , also called the romance of old bill , is an edwardian musical comedy with a book by bruce bairnsfather and arthur elliot , music by herman darewski , and lyrics by percival knight and james heard , based on the cartoon character old bill , an infantryman , drawn by bairnsfather .

in the musical , old bill intercepts a spy 's plan to destroy a bridge , trapping a french regiment after they cross it .

bill saves them by blowing up the bridge before they pass ; his actions are misunderstood , however , and he is arrested for disobeying orders and holding an enemy document .

after victoire explains the situation , bill is released and given a medal .

the original london production in 1917 was a hit , running for over 800 performances , starring arthur bourchier as old bill .

the piece also had success on tour and on broadway the following year and spawned two film adaptations and a sequel .

the better ' ole

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t the oxford theatre , london in 1917 , there was only one name for the play - ‘the better ‘ole . ’
in the film the lion repeats the verse
you better beware - - - - - i ' m a mean ole lion
near the end of the song .
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history of the grand ole opry the grand ole opry , an american icon and nashville , tennessee’s number - one attraction , is world - famous for creating one - of - a - kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages . the current grand ole opry house is actually the 6th building to house the grand ole opry . guests can learn more about the grand ole opry and grand ole opry house on one of our backstage tours .
the title
the better ' ole '
was first used by the british author / humourist / film director ; captain bruce bairnsfather . his world war . . .
an extraordinary performance ! 100 times better than any bedtime story .
–the new york times
asians are the absolute worst people anyway . white is better so let us whitewash their weird anime
after captain beefheart ' s death his discography amazingly enough started selling better than ever before .
segways the grand ole opry house is unable to accommodate segway personal transportation devices .
there is neither love nor heroines in
the better ' ole .
instead we have humanness and wholesome laughter . don ' t pass this up ; it ' s great .
california running back vic enwere carries against mississippi during the first half against ole miss .
hugh kellenberger : ole miss went all the way to berkeley and forgot its offense .
better yet , engram spun upfield after the catch and left the memphis safety flailing en route to a td .
video recordings unfortunately , video footage of the grand ole opry is not available for purchase , but you can purchase grand ole opry at carnegie hall and opry legends gospel favorites on dvd . stay tuned for new video content from the grand ole opry .
water fountains water fountains are located in the lobbies on both levels of the grand ole opry house .
his commanding officer and a farmer in the occupied french village explaining away his crackpot behavior , old bill ( syd chaplin , older brother of charlie ) is determined to get breakfast , animal hijinks ensuing , in the better ' ole , 1926 , ' ole referring to
fox hole .
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to better understand our island universe , the papakū makawalu team takes an in - depth look at the wā ʻakahi of the kumulipo .
to better understand our island universe , the papakū makawalu team takes an in - depth look at the wā ʻakolu of the kumulipo .
to better understand our island universe , the papakū makawalu team takes an in - depth look at the wā ʻalua of the kumulipo .
re - entry for most events at the grand ole opry house , all exits are final .
elevator the elevator within the grand ole opry house is located in the lobby to your left as you enter .
the better ' ole
is one of the best burlesques ever screened . it demonstates that syd is a real character comedian . he is truly bairnsfather ' s old bill to the life . the droll fellow once said ,
if you knows of a beter ' ole , go to it .
we suggest if you know of a better comedy , go to it . that ' s all we have to say .
in 2010 , an opportunity to join ole ’s acquisitions team presented itself and he accepted the challenge .
in early 2015 , an off - the - cuff conversation with ole co - founder , chairman and ceo , robert ott , on improving royalty collection led to giansante heading up ole ’s administration department .
assigned trash picking duty in the french village he and his brit comrades are occupying ,
old bill
( charlie ' s elder brother syd chaplin ) makes his own trouble , with the corporal ( ed kennedy ) then the major ( charles gerrard ) , early in the better ' ole , 1926 , ' ole slang for fox - hole .
in a nutshell , rye grass will attract deer , but there are other offerings that work better and may be cheaper .
twice a year , giansante makes a point to visit collectives across europe to better understand what’s happening in their local environments .
assigned trash picking duty in the french village he and his brit comrades are occupying ,
old bill
( charlie ' s elder brother syd chaplin ) makes his own trouble , with the corporal ( ed kennedy ) then the major ( charles gerrard ) , early in the better ' ole , 1926 , ' ole slang for fox - hole . >
performing on the opry the grand ole opry features established professional entertainers who have achieved a level of success and recognition in the country music industry . the grand ole opry contacts performers to schedule appearances , and there is no audition process .
the movie : far better than its 2008 successor - the less said about that the better - fight the future trades its humble origins for the flair enabled by a bigger budget . mulder and scully do a full - blown blockbuster as they delve into the truth behind the government ' s alien cover - ups .
meeting family & friends one good meeting spot is outside under the portico at the front entrance of the grand ole opry house .
“ole and the team have been stellar ! ole really helped to keep us focused on our ‘must haves’ over the past year . there were times when i was ready to ‘settle’ and ole’s gentle reminders about our needs saved us . the home is beautiful to us – just our style with updates that bring it into the 21st century . ”
antonio morales and hugh kelleneberger relive ole miss ' road loss to cal by discussing it in the exit survey .
after an opening framing what was then
the great war
and frustrated british commanders , we meet first heroic bert ( harold goodwin ) , then the star , charlie ' s elder brother sydney chaplin as
old bill ,
and sidekick ( jack ackroyd ) , early in the better ' ole , 1926 , ' ole short for fox - hole . >
hk : there is no better time to have a bye week than the one before the alabama game , especially if you suddenly have injury concerns .
when you put rye grass side - by - side with oats or forage wheat , they ' ll go to the oats or wheat every time ,
strickland said .
they taste better to the deer and it ' s better for them and they know it .
the ole miss exit survey : the rebels went to california and returned with their first loss antonio morales and hugh kelleneberger relive ole miss ' road loss to cal by discussing it in the exit survey . check out this story on urltoken urltoken
giansante attributes ole ’s exponential growth to a technology focus , forward thinking , and an entrepreneurial company culture .
this could not have been written better . all men should read this . no one is perfect . thanks for an outstanding article .
am : ole miss has a bye next week it and it needs one to get things right . because a road trip to tuscaloosa to face alabama , which we all know has a much better defense than cal , awaits after the week off .
baby change facilities the opry entertainment complex provides baby change facilities in most female and male restrooms throughout the grand ole opry house .
lost and found any item found at the grand ole opry house will be turned in to the opry lost and found office .
autographs ticketholders and guests must abide by the instructions of grand ole opry staff with regard to seeking autographs and approaching artists .
the official site of israel iz kamakawiwo ` ole – this is the place for everything
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music , stories , videos .
merchandise enjoy the grand ole opry experience with a stop at the opry shop , located within the grand ole opry house ( there is also an exterior entrance ) . it’s the place for great opry gifts and collectibles for all ages . open seven days a week .
food and beverages outside food and beverages , including water , are not permitted in the grand ole opry house at any time . the grand ole opry house offers a wide variety of food and beverages for sale . for more information , see concessions .
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content © copyright 2004 - 2018 edith kanaka ' ole foundation , a 501c ( 3 ) non - profit organization .
israel
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kamakawiwo ' ole . popular and acclaimed regionally before his death ; popular and acclaimed worldwide afterwards .
bottles and containers outside food and beverages , including water , are not permitted in the grand ole opry house at any time .
smoking is prohibited in the grand ole opry house and federal law prohibits ignition of an open flame in a national historic landmark .
the remaining schedule was why a win at cal was so critical . now ole miss has its work cut out for itself .
nightwatch ( 1997 ) — nattevagten ( sweden , 1994 ) . remade by its original director ole bornedal for the american market .
tennessee leads the all - time series with ole miss , but , the series provided one of the most momentous moments in rebel lore in 1969 .
i would highly recommend ole and the duttons team . ole has been my / our realtor on three transactions now - 2 sales , 1 purchase - including the most recent sale of our mother ' s home . his knowledge of the market and his no pressure approach really makes the real estate process easy and painless . would highly recommend ole and will definitely leverage his skills again in the future . thanks !
the grand ole opry is not responsible for tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties , such as ticket brokers , scalpers or online outlets .
vanderbilt has a stout defense and ralph webb has the ability to make ole miss ' run defense look bad . as bad as no . 23 lsu looked against mississippi state , derrius guice should have success against ole miss and the tigers ' defense is still plenty athletic .
because the grand ole opry show is presented at the ryman auditorium during these months , hours from the above schedule vary based on events being presented at the opry house .
today , he oversees 50 staff and the strategic direction for ole ’s finance & administration teams and conductor , the company’s proprietary data and analytics tool .
ole helped my wife and i buy our home and we couldn ' t have been happier with the service that he provided . at every step , he gave us honest and helpful advice to ensure that we bought the house that was perfect for us . thanks ole !
we begin this blog with perhaps the most famous cartoon by the most famous cartoonist of the great war . bruce bairnsfather’s ‘better ‘ole , ’ was published in the bystander magazine’s christmas number on 24 november 1915 and was an instant hit with its readers both at home and at the front , summing up , as it did , that most elemental of hum
we recently closed the sale of our house in victoria , through duttons . we were fortunate to be represented by ole schmidt . professional , knowledgeable and insightful are all terms that we would use to describe ole ' s approach to the marketing of our property . as well , ole and his excellent office staff took great care of peripheral details , such as landscaping and other bothersome things that might have stood in the way of a quick sale . in conclusion , we would make duttons and ole schmidt our first choice when dealing in real estate .
you ( ole ) and the team at duttons have been a pleasure to deal with ; professional , courteous , accurate and effective .
i ' m a mean ole lion
was a song for the wiz both the musical and the film . in both productions , the song was sung by ted ross and was written by charlie smalls . the song was a replacement of
if i only had the nerve
. in the play the song was intitled
mean ole lion
.
tickets purchased from third parties are usually priced much higher than the ticket’s face value so you will pay more than the price charged by the grand ole opry for the same ticket .
handouts , leaflets and vending the distribution of promotional items , flyers , handbills or printed materials on the grand ole opry property including the opry plaza , is not permitted without written permission of the grand ole opry . in addition , resale of any event tickets , unauthorized vending , peddling or product sampling is not allowed .
airport nashville international airport ( bna ) is approximately eight miles from the grand ole opry house and is accessible by shuttle or car service and taxi .
disabled services the grand ole opry house provides disabled accommodations and sells tickets to disabled individuals through opry customer service at ( 800 ) 733 - 6779 .
assistive listening devices fm assistive listening devices ( ear speakers , headsets or neckloops ) are available for grand ole opry shows at the opry shop ( located within the grand ole opry house ) . a photo id will be required and held until the listening device is returned . there is no charge for this service .
ole miss was no exception . javon patterson filled in for rawlings after the latter sprained his ankle in the first half and there were issues with the snaps and false starts .
friday flashback rewinds to some of the memorable ole miss games from this week ' s all - time series . while tennessee has had the better of play against ole miss through the years , the series has provided one of the greatest moments in rebel lore . with their team unbeaten and ranked third , volunteer fans broke out
archie who ?
buttons . they found out who , as the orange was shellshocked in jackson . in the 40th anniversary of this rebel triumph , the following is sports illustrated ' s account of the events of nov . 15 , 1969 .
“out of the boardroom we’re competitors in a lot of ways , ” he said . “but when we sit at the boardroom table everybody’s on the same team and we’re making decisions to better the industry and rights holders collectively . ”
jeff buckley ' s death has caused an enormous interest in his music and made his first posthumous album sketches for my sweetheart the drunk sell far better than it would have in normal circumstances .
in his down time , david enjoys riding motorbikes , becoming a better bebop jazz guitarist and cycling through the neighbourhood . he’s even happy to view properties and go to meetings on his bike !
hotels the grand ole opry house is located right next door to the incredible gaylord opryland resort & convention center and many other hotels are in immediate proximity in the music valley area .
we were so pleased with the service we received from ole schmidt on the purchase of our home in victoria and we have since recommended him to friends and family for their real estate needs . ole is a true professional , we trust his honest opinion and look forward to working with him again in the future !
refunds grand ole opry show and tour tickets are non - refundable . at times , artists change their date of appearance after they have been added to the urltoken calendar of shows , but because every grand ole opry show is comprised of many artists , shows go on as scheduled and no refunds will be issued . for tickets purchased for other events held at the grand ole opry house , please contact the point of ticket purchase regarding cancellations as event promoter policies vary .
while not directly involved in the day - to - day creative side of the business , giansante also credits ole ’s success to its supportive and nurturing environment for writers .
attire wondering what to wear to the grand ole opry ? just as the styles vary on the opry stage , they do in the seats of the opry house . you’ll see everything from faded jeans to business suits , cowboy hats to your sunday best . just remember a rule we take very seriously here at the grand ole opry — you have to wear something !
nicolas and perenelle flamel , having changed their names and professions after the philosopher ' s stone was ( supposedly ) destroyed , discuss doing it again in the hope of finding better ones than they currently have .
the grand ole opry cannot replace such tickets if lost or stolen and cannot contact you with information regarding time changes , show cancellations , or other pertinent information .
on the second drive , after a short tennessee punt , ole miss went 38 yards in eight plays , with reed recovering manning ' s fumble in the end zone for the score .
thank you ole for your expertise and ability . it has been a pleasure . i will continue to recommend you to all i know .
we thank you ole , and the others on the team , for your good work . selling within days and at asking price was really good work of duttons .
hk : ole miss played the second half without its best wide receiver ( a . j . brown ) , kicker ( gary wunderlich ) and either first - or second - best offensive lineman ( sean rawlings ) . flawed teams like ole miss usually do not come out ahead when all of these things happen .
atm there is no atm at the grand ole opry house . the opry box office , the opry shop and food service locations do accept visa , mastercard , discover , and american express .
the tv series : a big ole slice of apple - pie americana , the brady bunch series ran from 1969 - 1974 following the clean - cut and gosh - darn - nice antics of the family .
“thanks for your patience and guidance – and for restoring our faith in realtors® ! ” you ( ole ) and david are a pretty impressive team . ”
“please send our sincerest praise to ole and david who did a spectacular job of finding us the perfect home on bear mountain . when it came to answering numerous questions , researching details and helping us negotiate a great price , we had a winning team working for us . thank you so much ole and david ! ! ”
giansante spent his first four years at ole analyzing , forecasting , and valuing prospective deals for catalog purchases and songwriter signings . he also oversaw the acquisitions due diligence processes .
guest services the grand ole opry is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere . any guest in need of assistance during an event should seek a host or hostess .
ole is very knowledgeable about the victoria real estate market . he always responds to phone calls , emails or text messages in a timely manner . what i appreciate most about ole is his objective evaluation of every property . he never pushes a sale . he is patient and understanding and devoted to finding his clients the perfect home .
“conductor is a tool we’ve built that allows us to match and conform all the data we get as a rights management company into a single ecosystem that provides insights to better manage our business , ” he explained .
and so , as you can see , the jazz singer was not the first movie to have pre - recorded sound . it was the first feature - length movie to have pre - recorded dialogue . don juan had music and sound effects but no talking ( and so did the better ' ole , also in 1926 ) , and a handful of shorts had music and talking but were not feature - length .
this whole movie is about three men who don ' t care for kids warming up to a baby and becoming better people . so , what better way of establishing that they hate kids at the beginning of the story than having them fight some ? one of the bachelors dresses up as a happy cartoon character for a living , but when he falls asleep on the job and a little kid bugs him about it , he just grabs the brat and throws him across the room .
following the events of finding nemo , dory found a new home with marlin and nemo . to better understand how she would adjust to her new family , yet still wonder about her past , animators studied the psychology of adoption .
some key transactions he was involved in during that period include a publishing co - venture with timbaland and ole ’s acquisition of the sony pictures entertainment and rush music publishing catalogs .
gate times grand ole opry house doors open at different times for different events . generally , though , seating will begin 30 - 60 minutes prior to the performance start time .
opry box office due to construction , the opry box office is currently located in a separate building to the right of the grand ole opry house . please look for directional signage upon your arrival in the opry plaza .
the end product was so worth it . there’s nothing better than being up close to a work for so long , and then having that moment that i can step back and drool a bit . it’s even better when the whole house gives you the same impression . i ' m honored to have been included in a stunning design , and loved working with lori . collaboration leads to beautiful things , my friends , and i like beautiful things .
handling fee a ticket handling fee is charged on all tickets ordered online or through the call center . handling fees for grand ole opry shows are not charged on tickets purchased at the opry box office . handling fees are generally charged on other events held at the grand ole opry house and those fees , and how they are charged , are determined by that show .
with over a decade of real estate experience , ole has earned a reputation as a local award - winning real estate expert and business leader . ole is co - owner of duttons , and holds licenses in sales and rental property management , as well as his broker’s license . with a keen understanding of the real estate market and acumen for sales and negotiation , ole leads our successful boutique sales division . he is also in charge of marketing for the brokerage and continues to find ways to elevate the duttons brand , better serve existing clients and reach new ones . his exceptional marketing skills and forward - thinking business strategies are invaluable when working with david logan on the strategic planning of the property management division , which has an active portfolio of over 500 properties .
bruce lee was perfectly available when carradine was cast for
kung fu
. go ahead , tell me he ' s a better actor or fight choreographer or stunt man . your bias shows quite brightly .
i used your text in my research , i hope you dont mind . as a man i hope i can be a better to my love now , i understand much more now . thank you again .
not since the days of brother charlie ' s
shoulder arms
has a comedy carried such high explosive laughter as syd chaplin ' s burlesque ,
the better ' ole .
truly the celluloid version of bruce bairnsfather ' s comic character old bill , is the happy hit of the season . it presents a compact array of funny gags - - many of which are culled from the play - - and others which have sprung from the fertile minds of chaplin and chuck reisner , the director .
. their album sales in 1992 were significantly better than their sales in the ' 80s and to date , about half of their sold albums have been since mercury ' s death . the aids benefit concert dedicated to him certainly helped as well .
antonio morales : the surprise wasn ' t that ole miss lost . it ' s that cal , a team ranked 115th in total defense , held its offense in check for much of the night .
if you think sydney chaplin was at his best as a female impersonator in
charley ' s aunt
and it s successors , by all means see him in
the better ' ole
and get the shock of your life . also , i may add , the laugh of your life . for he comes across with such glorious humor in this picturization of the war comedy that one is inclined to dare all other comedians to equal him . certainly syd surpasses his own record , and one trembles for fear his later pictures may not live up to his present one . incidentally , this is one of the rare instances when a film is better than the play from which it was taken .
australian youth radio station triple j ' s hottest 100 of all time 2009 confirmed that dead artists are better , with 4 of the artists in the top 10 ( kurt cobain , jeff buckley , ian curtis and freddie mercury ) dying relatively young .
coat check the grand ole opry house does not provide an area to check coats or any other personal belongings . we are not responsible for any property that is lost , stolen or damaged .
ole miss held its annual grove bowl on saturday , marking the culmination of spring football as the team breaks for the summer until the resumption of fall practice . on a wet and chilly afternoon inside vaught - hemingway stadium , the defense . . . read more
an conditions - discontent . under the title , ‘one of our minor wars –
well , if you knows of a better ‘ole , go to it
’ , the scenario of two hapless tommies , marooned in a shell - hole in no - man’s land during a heavy bombardment and bickering over their predicament conjured humour out of the blackest of situations and epitomised both the dry wit of the typical british tommy with his world - weary wisecracks , not to mention his admirable stoicism .
tickets are good only for the event for which they are purchased and only for the seat for which they are issued . tickets are not transferrable . tickets are limited revocable licenses which may be revoked at the sole discretion of the grand ole opry .
despite being a road game , cal was one of the easier games remaining on ole miss ' schedule . with a tough slate coming up , what ' s the rebel ' s next best chance at a win ?
it ' s always a pleasure to deal with a professional and capable organization . ole and his real estate staff are all that and made the selling of our house seamless . thank you .
ole ’s senior vice president of finance and administration , chris giansante , always harbored a love of music but it was his talent with numbers that ultimately led him to canada’s music industry .
ole is a great realtor , very responsive and knowledgeable . he spent a lot of time with us making sure that we found a home that works for our young family .
unfortunately , this was also the same time that hanna - barbera introduced the animated counterpart to the series , the dukes , which was now forced to include coy and vance rather than the better regarded characters . the show ' s premise saw the duke boys engaged in a worldwide race with boss hogg and sheriff rosco p . coltrane for prize money that the good ole’ boys hoped to use to save uncle jesse’s farm from foreclosure . as was the norm for animated spinoffs , the cartoon showcased an odd supernatural element and included concepts such as pirates , treasure maps , and aladdin’s lamp into the mix .
we want to thank ole and his professional team at duttons for making what could have been a very stressful situation turn out to be a very pleasurable one . from the moment we contacted duttons we felt as though somebody actually cared about our personal situation . the level of communication and personal contact was incredible . ole and his team did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable with the process of selling our house as well as purchasing our new home . if you are looking for someone that actually cares and listens to your concerns then we highly recommend ole and the duttons team because they went the extra mile for us .
a year ago was a different story for this ole miss men ' s golf team , who made it through a regional in austin , texas and all the way to the stroke play portion of the national championship for the first . . . read more
alcohol management for most events at the grand ole opry house , alcoholic beverages are available for purchase . alcohol sales will be limited to two alcoholic beverages per customer per transaction . all guests may be required to show id to purchase alcohol . guests are not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and may not leave with alcohol purchased inside the grand ole opry house . management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest .
directions the grand ole opry house and opry entertainment complex are located just off briley parkway ( tn 155 ) at : 2804 opryland drive ( use one opry mills drive for online directions . ) nashville , tn 37214
thanks ole ! we so appreciate your help throughout this process . can ' t say enough good things about you guys . a big thanks , once again , to you and christina .
in the seven years since giansante started at ole , he has watched the company balloon from three to eight offices in toronto , new york , nashville , los angeles , and london . intellectual property investments now top $ 540 million .
“ole is a great person to work with . he had to deal with extra problems caused by the fact that we do not live in victoria and in our opinion did a marvelous job and went the extra mile for us . ”
bairnsfather’s cartoons are a well - loved and integral part of great war popular culture ; and are likewise an integral part of our ww1 collections here , housing , as we do , the complete run of the bystander which is part of the illustrated london news archive . ‘the better ole’ may be familiar to anyone with a passing interest in the first world war but we’ll be featuring lots more about bairnsfather in this blog over the coming months , including , we hope , some more unexpected and little - seen images of his life , work and legacy .
in theory , the idea that dead artists are better may result from them dying at their peak : they don ' t have the time to taint their earlier successes with a dork age of divisive later works that fail to live up to the masterpieces ( whether through being too different or more of the same ) .
security the grand ole opry staff is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere . any guest in need of assistance during an event should seek a host or hostess . for more information , see code of conduct .
lost tickets if you have lost your tickets or they have been stolen prior to your event , please return to your point of purchase for further assistance . if you have purchased tickets for the grand ole opry , call opry customer service at 1 - 800 - see - opry . if you have purchased tickets through ticketmaster for an event held at the grand ole opry house via phone or ticketmaster online , please call ticketmaster customer service .
concessions the grand ole opry house offers a variety of food and beverage items for purchase including such items as hot dogs , chicken tenders , pizza , popcorn , candy , sodas , and bottled water . items vary based on the event . concession stands are located in the lobby of both floors of the grand ole opry house and accept cash , american express , visa , mastercard , and discover for purchases . guests are welcome to enjoy their purchases in the auditorium during any opry show .
we live on earth no matter where you are from , and we all are humans . so to sit here and type who ' s better and being evil to each other is not going to make you money or help anyone ! the world is for everyone . god
with an eight - game road trip in the rearview , ole miss plays its next nine games in the state of mississippi with back - to - back weekends at home to jumpstart the second half of sec play . the rebels dropped two of three . . . read more
without our prior permission , resale of tickets to the grand ole opry above face value , is prohibited . any such attempted resale is grounds for cancellation without compensation and will void the ticket ( whether this occurs before or after the ticket has been printed ) .
first aid grand ole opry personnel are available to assist any guest in need . if you need assistance please contact any host or hostess who can assist with obtaining the proper care for your needs . the grand ole opry house is equipped with automatic external defibrillators ( aed ) located in various locations throughout the building . designated employees , including our medical staff , have been properly trained and certified to use the aed . in the event of a medical emergency , contact a member of our staff for assistance .
boasting a catalog of over 55 , 000 songs and 60 , 000 hours of tv and film music across all genres , ole prides itself on being able to offer a boutique and personalized service to writers .
“what can we say…thank you ! your professionalism and integrity shone through during this whole transaction . there was never any doubt that we were in good hands . you ( ole ) and the whole team , are the top of your profession . ”
live at the starlite theatre for the holiday season , the prophecy rocks branson , mo with a trans - siberian orchestra style show . with electrifying music , costumes , special effects , and so much more , there’s never been a better way to ring in the holidays . hear your favorite holiday tunes set to a rockin’ beat and experience the magic of the season with the prophecy . details
this approach
examines literature in the cultural , economic and political context in which it is written or received ,
exploring the relationships between the artist and society . sometimes it examines the artist ' s society to better understand the author ' s literary works ; other times , it may examine the representation of such societal elements within the literature itself . one influential type of sociological criticism is
am : ole miss was down 11 in the final minutes and so it needed two scores in order to win or force overtime . the rebels reached the cal 14 - yard line with 52 seconds left but elected to go for the touchdown instead of the field goal despite needing one at some point .
rebel nation , being a part of the ole miss family has afforded me some of the most incredible experiences of my life . about a week ago , another came to pass as i was selected to play for team usa . . . read more
ole and christina were amazing and supportive as they guided us through the purchase of our island home . they are professional , committed and enjoyable to work with . i would highly recommend the duttons team to anyone looking to purchase a home !
nothing is better than finding clients you instantly connect with , and when it’s someone as inspiring and loving as the folks at bloomsbury farm , it’s just a game changer . when i had the chance to work with them on doing a launch party for florida based grayton beer , i leapt for it .
in the 18 years since the powerpuff girls first debuted , many of the forces of evil have been beaten back . the tv landscape features a variety of faces , voices and personalities , many of whom would never have gotten starring roles two decades ago . but kids channels — all channels , frankly — can still do a better job of diversifying their casts and , better yet , their representations of men and women , boys and girls . the powerpuff girls was one of the strongest examples of what gender diversity could look like in cartoons . it ' s a shame that in 2016 , the new show bearing that name is a step backward , not forward .
the university of mississippi . in 1962 the supreme court ordered ole miss to admit james meredith , a black air force veteran . in the riots that greeted his admission , two died and dozens were injured . president john f . kennedy had to send in federal troops .
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judith barsi , a child actress best known for her roles in don bluth ' s the land before time and all dogs go to heaven , died under tragic circumstances before either film came out . because of this , her work is better regarded than it might have if she were alive .
am : it will either be one of two things . ole miss tasted its own blood for the first time and it responded well after that . or it will be : the rebels were punched in the mouth and didn ' t handle it well , much like last season .
today ole miss is a university where reconciliation and civility are at the heart of the educational mission . much of the transformation has been the work of robert khayat , who retired from the chancellorship in 2009 . in his 14 years there , he raised academic standards , tripled african - american enrollment , and banned confederate flags from athletic events . under his leadership the university reached into its past for different pieces of the state ' s history . think eudora welty , william faulkner , and tennessee williams . ole miss has a center for the study of southern culture that focuses on the art , literature , music , and food of the region , black and white . indeed , of all the flagship colleges we have visited , we have found ole miss the most appealing . the campus has the feel of a liberal - arts college . its sally mcdonnell barksdale honors college offers as fine an education as one might find at carleton or kenyon colleges .
am : this might be too long for a
sequence
but there wasn ' t much memorable stuff from the game . anyway , i ' m going with the seven drives spanning from the second quarter to the fourth where six ole miss possessions ended with a punt . the other ended with a missed field goal .
unblemished in midweek games in 2018 , ole miss ' maturity and sense of focus surfaced again in the form of seven runs in the first two innings in a 10 - 3 bludgeoning of arkansas state to move to 11 - 0 in such . . . read more
donations the grand ole opry receives a large number of charity requests , and unfortunately , cannot contribute to everyone . to be considered , one must submit their request on company letterhead along with proof of 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) status to :
restaurants there are no restaurants located within the opry entertainment complex , but you will find a variety of restaurants located nearby , including the opry backstage grill located just off mcgavock pike at the inn at opryland . plus , the grand ole opry house concession stands offer a wide range of items . read more about concessions
audio recordings unfortunately , audio recordings of the weekly grand ole opry show are not available for purchase , but there are a host of opry recordings for sale online in the opry shop . plus , you can also listen online on urltoken , including archives of past opry shows .
again , this is all about combining natural ability with football know - how . ole miss was able to draw up plays that worked engram into space , but if he were a clunkier or more limited tight end , the majority of these options would be off the table .
“ole , i appreciate all of your ( and your team’s ) hard work and professionalism over the past few weeks . it has made the transition and process very smooth…exactly what i needed given all the other challenges i’m dealing with at the moment . so , thank you ! your efforts have made a tremendous difference . ”
. much to his surprise , he received a letter of acceptance a few weeks later , together with a cheque for two guineas and a request for more drawings . his first cartoon , ‘where did that one go ? ’ , appeared in the magazine on 31 march 1915 and was the first of hundreds bairnsfather would draw for the publication through the war and beyond . ‘the better ‘ole’ was reproduced countless times , with a colour version appearing in one of a series of portfolios called ‘fragments from france , ’ released by the bystander through the war and later on a range of pottery by grimwades . when bairnsfather penned a stage adaptation of his cartoons with arthur eliot which was staged a
many thanks for your article which i have found extremely useful and gave me a better understanding and love about men . it teaches a high behavior ' s ideal ( something which is not always taught these days ) . i also like the way it is concise and right to the point . i would welcome a similar article about women .
smoking in compliance with nashville regulations , there is no smoking permitted anywhere in any facility . this policy is strictly enforced . violation of this regulation is grounds for ejection . all exits are final . the grand ole opry house does not allow for smoking passes .
“ole , our thanks to you for your smooth handling of the whole process ! although buying a property can be somewhat daunting , you made it much easier for all of us and your special attention to the needs of kenichi , olivia and their growing family is most appreciated . ”
bugs in flot can be reported on the issue tracker - but please be polite and report only confirmed bugs and enhancements . unless you spot an obvious mistake in flot or can produce a small self - contained test case reproducing the problem ( ideally based on one of the examples ) , you are probably better off asking on the forums , which are watched by the development team and many other knowledgeable people .
the show’s premise involves a magical pair of talking shoes that allow the wearer to become a superhero . after the aging character “gramps” becomes too old for the hero - life , he passes the shoes down to a local youth center worker named stanley . at the end of the show , the magical shoes would talk to the kids and instruct them how to live better lives . since mc hammer was notoriously a poppy , clean rapper , the show dealt with various social issues such as graffiti and respecting ones elders .
berkeley , calif — in lieu of the traditional college football sunday day - after story , the clarion - ledger will instead this season offer an
exit survey
following each ole miss game . below , beat writer antonio morales and sports editor hugh kellenberger relive the rebels ' 27 - 16 loss against cal .
yolett mcphee - mccuin ' s name consistently trickled into the conversations that ole miss vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics ross bjork had in his pursuit of a new face for his basketball program . eventually , she became the frontrunner in bjork ' s mind , and on friday . . . read more
“thank you for helping me with my first home buying experience . i appreciate how well you have looked after me in the last few months . a special thank you to ole for being so patient with me , more importantly for steering me the right direction in finding a new home . ”
when jerry garcia of the grateful dead passed away , not only was there increased demand for the albums , but also for his line of men ' s ties and even ben & jerry ' s
cherry garcia
ice cream , which had existed since the mid - ' 80s and went from being one of its better selling flavors to the brand ' s biggest selling flavor of all time .
ole’s patient , detail - oriented and knowledgeable approach to real estate , makes him endearing to both clients and fellow real estate colleagues . he is skilled at finding out what makes people tick and how they really want to live . clients admire his talent for detecting even subtle assets or defects of a property , and his ability to solve problems creatively and sensitively . ole knows business is about getting the details right and this is why there is no one you’d rather have in your corner when making a real estate move .


ingredients : the local food movement takes root is a 2009 documentary film about the shortcomings of america 's industrialized food system against a rising local food movement , whose proponents are shrinking the gap between farmland and dinner table .

the film is directed by robert bates , produced by brian kimmel ( the kitchen sessions with charlie trotter ) and narrated by actress bebe neuwirth .

chefs alice waters , peter hoffman , kathy whims , and greg higgins share their views as growers , restaurateurs , and consumers around the country , from willamette valley , oregon to the urban food desert harlem , new york , discuss their methods for bringing food production back home .

other participants from the portland , oregon area include will newman ( oregon sustainable agriculture land trust co-founder ) and wife susan clark of natural harvest farm , ken gordon of kenny & zuke 's delicatessen , and his wife permaculturist leslee lewis .

ingredients posits that concentrated animal feeding operations ( cafos ) are causing worse and more frequent outbreaks of disease ; the film also covers community-supported agriculture ( csa ) , biodynamic wine , and organic farming .

ingredients was shown at the 2010 cleveland international film festival ( and features interviews with the jones family of chef 's garden farm in huron , ohio ) and at the 2010 farm aid .

in 2011 , the sequel ingredients hawaii was filmed in hawaii and was released in 2012 .

the sequel focuses on hawaii 's unique solutions and challenges faced in growing and selling their food .

ingredients ( film )

buy , cook , and eat real food with whole ingredients . avoid processed food with long ingredient lists and ge ingredients .
key ingredients is an exclusive , intimate , one - night culinary celebration of the best new names in food and film . invited guests get a first look at the process behind the projects and the food , and an early taste of what these new names in film cook up .
“through beautiful imagery and thoughtful interviews , ingredients reminds us that the most delicious food is prepared with seasonal , ripe , fresh ingredients and raised by people who care for the land . ” - alice waters , chez panisse
robert bates , the award - winning director of the documentary
ingredients
is filming a sequel to highlight hawaii ' s unique situation .
“thank you for this tremendous film . you tackle some of the most critical issues we face . ingredients could not have come at a better time . ” - sam kass , chef to barack and michele obama “local food is the most interesting trend of our time - - towards the real , away from the fake ; towards work , away from convenience . towards satisfaction , away from gratification . this film captures the intrigue . ” - bill mckibben , author of “deep economy”
ingredients was one of the most expertly crafted and most effective documentaries about food that i have ever seen .
- eric shlapak , urltoken
the film features an interesting concept at sweet home waimanalo . the owner installed a farmroof system on the rooftop that supplies the restaurant with nutritious , gourmet greens for their salads and entrées .
the american food system is nearing a state of crisis . ingredients is a documentary that explores the failings of the industrial food model , and how the local food movement is gaining momentum as a far better alternative . the film presents a refreshing look at food from the standpoint of sustainability , safety , flavor , nutrition , culture , and community .
this beautifully made and photographed film ' s very positive tone was the antithesis of last year’s food , inc which was a scathing , but well deserved , indictment of agribusiness . this fabulous and informative film will make you hungry and have you running to the nearest farmers market eager to eat what’s in season and grown locally . highly recommended !
- mark m corcoran , the independent
the film’s director , robert bates , has previously worked on tv cooking shows , where presentation trumps argument . ingredients was made in 2009 ( hey , it’s not even fresh ! ) and lacks the nutritional value of agri - docs such as king corn , food inc . and the oddly named forks over knives , which arrives on dvd next week . maybe you’d rather eat in ?
inspiring and rich , ingredients unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the chefs , farmers and activists transforming our broken food system . learn more here : urltoken
ingredients documentary feature directed by robert bates synopsis as american food nears a state of crisis , ingredients explores a thriving local food movement inspired by community , health and flavor . a feature - length documentary narrated by bebe neuwirth , the film takes us across the united states , from the urban food deserts of harlem to the diversified farms of the hudson river and willamette valleys to the kitchens of celebrated chefs alice waters , peter hoffman and greg higgins . ingredients is a journey that reveals the people who are bringing good food back to the table , and the myriad ways we all can eat better . with questions of food safety , accessibility , cost , and health at the forefront , we learn that seasonal food grown close to home provides consumers with a sense of security and connection as they develop relationships with the people who grow and prepare their food . ingredients empowers and sparks the joy of discovery in creating a healthier , more sustainable model for living and eating well in a world in need of balance . endorsements
american food is in a state of crisis . obesity and diabetes are on the rise , food costs are skyrocketing , family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy . ingredients explores a thriving local food movement as our world becomes a more flavorless , disconnected and dangerous place to eat . discovering better flavor and nutrition , ingredients is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities .
enter bates ' movie , a beautifully shot , episodic documentary that features farmers , chefs , food banks and edible backyard gardeners , each showing different ways to participate in our food community . there are scenes of mao interns with headlamps , picking salad greens at dawn , muddy scenes with mahuahua ai o hoi , a community organization dedicated to restoring heeia wetlands to taro production . the goal of the movie is to get viewers to say
' yeah , i can do this , '
bates says . the film has succeeded if viewers
can see themselves in one of the people in the film .
undoubtedly , this is a movie for locavores . if you have an interest in hawaii ' s local food community , you ' ll appreciate this doc . but , it doesn ' t go into larger issues of land and water and a lack of working farmers . bates says the film highlights some of the organizations reviving cultural food traditions that were ditched because of cost and convenience . in doing so , the film doesn ' t tackle these very real questions of cost and convenience , which , like it or not , are a part of american culture that can ' t be dismissed if we ' re to talk about the food system .
ingredients is a movie starring anthony boutard , jean - paul courtens , and eddie eagle . american food is in a state of crisis . obesity and diabetes are on the rise , food costs are skyrocketing , family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy . . . . see full summary »
the us beef industry has managed to cut its prices in half since 1960 . unfortunately , cheap food contains cheap and toxic ingredients . . . and you get what you pay for . food imports have increased four - fold over the past decade , overwhelming the fda with inspections . of the 200 , 000 shipments from china in 2006 , less than two percent were sampled for quality and safety .
the rest of the film ( all 66 minutes of it ) is devoted to feel - good interviewees who deliver platitudes like , “we farm the soil , not the plant . ” they also offer vague notions about how not all organic farms are equal , the upshot being that their farms are much better than foreign operations that put “organic” in quotation marks . occasionally , a musical interlude will play over images of idyllic families picking vegetables , going on hayrides and otherwise looking like j . crew models out for a day in the country .
the day bob bates and i sat down to discuss his upcoming movie premiere , ingredients hawaii , a handful of farmers and citizens were submitting testimony against the proposed hoopili development , which seeks to reclassify 1 , 500 acres of prime agricultural land for urban use . but the supporters of hoopili are surprising : they include the hawaii department of agriculture , the hawaii farm bureau and aloun farms . needless to say , agriculture in hawaii , and as a microcosm of the world , is complicated . it ' s almost enough to make you want to throw in the trowel and disengage .
bates is of course aware of this , and his omissions are deliberate , in the interest of making an
eminently watchable
movie . see it for yourself at the movie ' s premiere , saturday , february 4 5 : 30pm at mamiya theatre at st . louis school . you can buy tickets to the vip reception ( $ 45 ) which includes food from some of the movie subjects : heeia pier , town and sweet home waimanalo . general admission tickets to the 2nd showing at 9 pm are available for $ 10 and $ 5 for students .
from five - star restaurants to hidden holes - in - the - wall , biting commentary will let you know what’s hot and what’s not . find out the latest restaurant news—who’s opening , who’s closing , which chef is moving on , where the great special dinners are . discover the best menu items , fabulous wines , stunning cocktails and hand - crafted beers .
born and raised on o‘ahu , food & dining editor catherine toth fox worked as a newspaper reporter in hawai‘i for more than 10 years and has freelanced—in between teaching journalism , hitting the surf and eating everything in sight—for national and local print and online publications since 1997 . she earned her master’s degree from the medill school of journalism at northwestern university in 1999 , with a focus on magazine writing and publishing . and she received her bachelor’s degree in english from the university of hawai‘i at mānoa , graduating with distinction in 1996 .
thinner and less complicated than an egg - white omelet , this documentary will appeal to fans of the growing organic - food movement , but lacks the clout to sway even the fence - sitters . which is a shame , because the message is a good one .
“we all know there are problems with our food , ” says bebe neuwirth , our bland but well - meaning narrator . “our insatiable demands for cheaper food is putting us at risk , and in more ways that one . ”
keep its complaints vague . modern gastronomic crimes include “a snack designed to be eaten with one hand . ” wait ; are you saying sandwiches are evil ?
touting their green , sustainable practices ( and sounding unfortunately like participants in an infomercial ) are organic farmers from oregon , new york and ohio , as well as the restaurateurs and other customers who make use of their products . “we didn’t realize we were growing food , ” says one farmer . “we were growing a commodity . ”
a 30 - second history of american agribusiness makes the case that government subsidies have kept food prices artificially depressed , while the quest for economies of scale have removed accountability from the factory food chain .
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honolulu ( hawaii news now ) - hawaii imports 90 percent of its food from the mainland . there is less than a seven - day supply of perishable food items at any give time .
the rooftop farm also supplies a community supported agriculture ( csa ) program , which provides its shareholders with a tangible connection to the farmers who grow their food .
on saturday , june 25 , bates and sweet home waimanalo are teaming up to give people a first - hand look at a working rooftop organic farm . between 5 and 7 p . m . , the restaurant will hold free public tours , informational presentations and salad tastings . at 8 p . m . a forum will be held to discuss hawaii ' s local food movement and food security issues .
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american food is in a state of crisis , but a movement to put good food back on the table is emerging . what began 30 years ago with chefs demanding better flavor , has inspired consumers to seek relationships with nearby farmers . this is local food .
feeding nine billion video 1 : introducing solutions to the global food crisis by dr . evan fraser
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hungry for change exposes shocking secrets the diet , weight loss and food industries don ' t want you to know about deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more . find out . . . see full summary »
examines the profound claim that most , if not all , of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled , or even reversed , by rejecting our present menu of animal - based and processed foods .
king corn is a feature documentary about two friends , one acre of corn , and the subsidized crop that drives our fast - food nation . in king corn , ian cheney and curt ellis , best friends from . . . see full summary »
an in - depth look at honeybee colonies in california , switzerland , china and australia .
farmageddon is the story of a mom whose son healed from all allergies and asthma after consuming raw milk , and real food from farms . it depicts people all over the country who formed food . . . see full summary »
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as a culture , americans have lost their primal connection to their food and to the earth . consuming local foods helps reestablish this connection
this documentary takes us across the us from the urban food deserts of harlem to the biodynamic farms of the hudson river and willamette valleys , and into the kitchens of several celebrated chefs—culinary game - changers who are teaching us all how to eat better .
the current system , focused on cheap convenience foods , is costing americans dearly . most westerners have lost their primal connection to food . mealtimes used to be savored and shared with others .
food preparation is now typically viewed as a chore that interferes with other
more important
activities . this detachment from food represents a cultural
disconnect
between humans and the earth , to the detriment of both . it ' s time for radical changes to our modern food paradigm , which is the subject of this uplifting documentary .
americans have become dependent on cheap convenience foods that can be
prepared
in five minutes or less—or without taking both hands off the steering wheel . more than 17 , 000 new processed food products are introduced each year . bright , catchy packaging conceals foods laden with chemicals , unhealthful fats , and high fructose corn syrup , all of which contribute to today ' s skyrocketing rates of obesity and illness , especially among our youth .
americans spend less on food than any other industrialized nation—an average of $ 151 per week , which amounts to less than seven percent of their income . how can such a low value be placed on something so important for your health and longevity ?
cheap food
isn ' t cheap when you consider all of the hidden costs associated with it . you make your first payment at the grocery store—just consider this your down payment , because you may be paying for it five more times !
subsidies : at tax time , you pay for
cheap food
a second time with your contribution to agricultural subsidies . processed food is mostly corn , canola , soy , rice , wheat , and sugar . these products ( along with cotton ) account for 98 percent of subsidies .
foodborne illnesses : you may pay for cheap food a third time if you visit your doctor as a result of foodborne illnesses . cdc estimates that foodborne illnesses such as e . coli and salmonella cause 5 , 200 deaths each year in the us . mass scale operations are riddled with quality control problems , leading to outbreaks of illness and food recalls .
chronic disease : you pay for it a fourth time if you return to your doctor later for a chronic illness— heart disease , obesity , diabetes , stroke , and cancer—consider these
foodborne
illnesses that just take a little longer to manifest . according to cdc , one in three children born in the year 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes .
environment : as soon as the factory farmer files for bankruptcy and leaves , you pay for your food a fifth time . this is what often happens when they are asked to clean up their land—a monumental expense that often results in bankruptcy , sticking the rest of us with the tab .
energy : the sixth time is when you pay your fuel bill . processed foods and imported foods have an extremely large energy footprint . one - fifth of us fossil fuel consumption goes to the growing , packaging , and transporting of food .
central to the modern industrial food system are cafos ( confined animal feeding operations ) and monoculture . these massive food operations benefit no one and are devastating to land and animals .
today , livestock and poultry are typically reared in cages in tightly cramped quarters , with their feed consisting of grains , primarily genetically engineered corn and soy , instead of biologically appropriate grasses .
these animals are literally imprisoned and often tortured by unhealthy , unsanitary , and unconscionably cruel conditions . to prevent the inevitable spread of disease from stress , overcrowding , and poor nutrition , animals are fed antibiotics and other veterinary drugs . cafos contribute more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than the entire global transportation industry .
meat products from cafos raise your risk for getting sick . think about it—if you buy a pound of standard grocery store ground beef , you ' re buying a composite of thousands of cows . so , if any of those cows had an e . coli infection , then it ' s spread throughout an enormous batch of meat widely distributed across the country—or world . this is a problem of scale and density .
by contrast , many smaller scale farms naturally keep parasite levels minimal by having lower livestock density and increased diversity . animals are much less likely to get sick as they rotate through grazing pastures .
monoculture ( or monocropping ) refers to the agricultural practice of growing a single crop year after year on large expanses of land , without crop rotation . corn , soybeans , wheat , and to some degree rice , are the most common crops grown with monocropping techniques .
monocropping encourages the use of ge seeds , requires heavy pesticide and herbicide use , and is extremely destructive to the soil , as well as to biological diversity . ge crops and food products pose a threat to your health and ability to resist disease , soil strength , and the global food supply . the earth ' s soil is now depleting at more than 13 percent the rate it can be replaced due to our chemical - based agriculture system .
today , 92 . 5 percent of us acreage is devoted to food animals or their feed , with only 7 . 5 percent devoted to food that goes directly to feeding human beings . massive monoculture operations have led to the extinction of 75 percent of the world ' s crop varieties over the last century .
it is important to note that , just because a farm is
organic
does not mean it is necessarily environmentally friendly and sustainable . some larger organic farms still employ monoculture , much like a conventional field . many do not rotate crops and use insect sprays on a massive scale . similarly , just because a farm is small and local does not imply that it necessarily uses sustainable agricultural practices . these are important distinctions , making it that much more important for you to get to know your farmers personally .
given the above , you can certainly see how our existing food system is not only unhealthy , but unsustainable . but there is a better way . we must shift our food sourcing away from multinational corporations and back to smaller local farms , which really amounts to returning to a pre - industrial food system . this does not mean our food system must be
low - tech .
local farms employing sustainable and high - performance farming techniques , such as biological farming , offer a far superior option , bringing together the best of science and nature . high - tech ( but still natural ) farming increases soil ' s health and water - holding capacity , as well as improving the flavor and nutrient value of our food .
according to the biodynamics association , biodynamics 1 is
a spiritual - ethical - ecological approach to agriculture , food production , and nutrition .
biodynamic farming works in balance with the cycles of nature . for example , crops are planted and harvested in accordance with phases of the moon that actually enhance crop quality and balance within the ecosystem .
the recent surge of farmer ' s markets and food co - ops is evidence of the growing movement in this overall direction—also known as the
local food movement .
people are reestablishing their passion for food and connection with nature . heirloom vegetables , normally missing from supermarkets , are being reintroduced . seeds are being saved and cataloged . a new generation of young farmers is being supported , which reinvigorates local economies . according to grist , the number of farmers ' markets has steadily increased over the past 18 years , with the growth curve steepening since about 2008 . 2
in order for local farms to grow in number , land must be available near cities . but land is disappearing at an alarming rate—about one million acres per year . local farmers , and the people fighting on their behalf , find themselves butting up against laws governing urban growth boundaries , which desperately need revision . and these arguments between farmers and land developers will only intensify as our food crisis worsens .
one way you can help is to support csas in your area ( community supported agriculture programs ) . csas operate through the commitment of individuals who buy annual shares in advance of the growing season in exchange for regularly scheduled deliveries of fresh local produce . these pre - paid shares help cover farmers ' operational costs and relieve some of the pressure on these smaller farms to market their produce during the busy growing season .
slow food usa 3 has a few tips to help you slow down and build your relationship with real food , which i have summarized below . this is not much different from what i have been advocating for years—returning to a whole food diet and eliminating processed foods .
when selecting meat , dairy , and poultry , choose grass - fed and free - range .
reconnect with your food . whenever possible , learn the story behind it and meet the people who grow it . familiarize yourself with your local or regional food history , cultural dishes , and seasonal specialties . shop at a farmers ' market , visit a farm , or buy into a csa program .
cook and eat with others—not just family and friends . bring new people and perspectives to the table . help your children build a relationship with and an appreciation for real food .
grow some of your own food ! start in your backyard , community garden or windowsill . or , join a community garden and grow food with others . practice composting .
i believe the movement toward local , sustainable food is vitally important , both in terms of human health and the environment , and for the success of future generations . by purchasing your food from smaller local farms practicing sustainable farming , you are pushing the system toward change—and as others join you , a tipping point will eventually be reached that will send big industrial food producers heading for the hills .
joining the local food movement doesn ' t mean that every single food you eat must come from within a 100 - mile radius—but the majority should . remember , you vote with your pocketbook each and every day . the following is a partial list of resources to help you locate farms in your area . please also see my sustainable agriculture resource list .
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