Every year it seems as though spring sneaks up on me. Before I know it, daffodils are popping up and I start to feel the pending sense of panic that I have not started any seeds or prepared my garden. The last few weeks, farmers have shared this sentiment with me as they plan their crops, secure their markets, and balance their finances. For many farmers in the Lowcountry, a big part of this planning includes a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Once again this past week reminded me why I love Charleston so much! Charlestonians are such a creative and caring bunch of people. The week began with working on our upcoming Eat Local Month and the Chef’s Potluck where we already have a stellar line up of chefs committed to participating including; The Glass Onion, FIG, The Fat Hen, SNOB,
Keeping with the theme of our January member meeting, we want to offer inspiration and motivation to achieve your personal goals for 2012 while supporting your local economy.
If you vowed to take better care of yourself this year, consider investing your dollars in local businesses that promote health and wellness:
As the 2012 Apprentice Program Year approaches and applications come rolling in, it is exciting to imagine what the next wave of apprentices will be like and how the program will change their future. Looking back on some of the past program participants, it is amazing the direction many graduates have gone. So, where are they now?
Dear Big Box, It’s not me. It’s you. You haven’t changed. It’s just that I have. At first, I loved your bravado and confidence: your loud, aggressive signage, your expansive aisles, your willingness to offer 39 different varieties of whatever it was I wanted. I remember the fun we had staying up 24 hours a day. Actually, that wasn’t really fun for me. Unless I had a presentation the following morning, or we were partying. Otherwise, I’m not certain anyone should be available 24/7. I mean,
Great news for Black Friday shoppers! Are you dreading waking up at 3:00 a.m. to head out the door to stand in line with hundreds of other sleepy, cranky and turkey hung over shoppers? Well...
Thanksgiving is an excellent time to eat local and buy local, and here at Lowcountry Local First we have so much to be thankful for! This year we have experienced incredible growth, adding more members and putting on more events. We have an excellent group of business members, individual supporters and volunteers who promote our message.
This story in today's NY Times gives me real hope for how community can come together to provide solutions to common problems. Saranac Lake, NY raises community capital to create a department store in their town meeting community needs without the help of a bigbox store that would have put others on their Main St. out of business. This is what what real prosperity is all about!
This weekend is tax free weekend - perfect time to do your Back to School Shopping!We have all been there at one point or another, or maybe you're there right now: strategically planning your back to school shopping. There is no better time to BUY LOCAL, visit your favorite local spots for clothing, school supplies, art supplies and all the good stuff to start the year off with a bang.
