Category Archives: Editorials and Guest Posts

Food Miles: Freshness, Carbon, and Food Costs

Take a look at the average distance produce travels in the United States. This graphic compares the average distance that different types of produce travel from where they are grown to your dinner table. I love how this new “Transparency” … Continue reading

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Michael Shuman visits Downtown Burlington

(L-R Eric Henry, Angie Lovelace, Michal Shuman) Michael Shuman is an economist and an author. But more than that, he is a champion of vibrant towns. One of his major projects is the BALLE organization. “The Business Alliance for Local … Continue reading

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Company Shops Market Isn’t An Organic Food Store: A discussion of local vs organic

When I mention to friends that I am working with Company Shops Market now, it usually results in some sort of comment including “oh, I love organic food!”  It’s usually at this point that I begin a small conversational venture … Continue reading

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Editorial by Eric Henry, member of the Company Shops Market Co-op

As I scratch my head in an effort to figure out the AIG bonuses and wonder how the economic stimulus is going to impact my life and business, I can’t help but think about what makes real economic sense to … Continue reading

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CSM COOP is community

The last several weeks has shown us a couple of things. First, the financial  markets are truly global, as our weak management of our own banking systems have impacted economies throughout the world. Second, if we are going to invest … Continue reading

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