Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Fri, Jul 30 2010 at 2:13 PM

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It’s Friday afternoon, and that means it’s time for me to give you a little weekend reading from around the web. Here are a few food related items that I thought might interest you.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is honoring farmers markets with a new holiday.

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a proclamation lauding the community collectives, and declaring August 1-7 as National Farmers Market Week, a new holiday for the American calendar.

Click here for the full piece on Obama Foodorama.

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The UN passed a declaration stating that water is a human right.

Hurrah! The UN resolution declaring the human right to water passed today!

According to UN News Centre:

The Assembly resolution received 122 votes in favour and zero votes against, while 41 countries abstained from voting.

Click here to read the full post on Eat.Drink.Better.

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The Food Network will host the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival this weekend at the Jersey shore. Food network chefs and personalities Paula Deen, Guy Fieri, Sandra Lee, the Neelys, and more will be there along with my friends John and Lisa who will be attending the event. Perhaps I can get them to report on anything they find organic/local/sustainable at the event.

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You won’t want to miss MNN’s 40 chefs under 40: Reader’s choice. Forty rising culinary stars that work to make great sustenance more sustainable are featured. Check them all out to see if there are any in your area.

Enjoy your weekend!

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