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E
ver since I saw the 2009 editorial calendar, I have
eagerly anticipated this month’s Natural Foods
theme. I believe the simple act of choosing natural-
ly grown, local, whole foods has the potential to impact
us in ways some have never considered.
Publisher
Stacy Hairfield
The profuse supply of naturally grown whole foods in our region is impressive.
Nearly every city and small town in our area boasts a thriving farmer’s market.
Editor
Equally impressive is the awareness and integrity of many of our local farmers
Linda Sechrist
and growers. From grass fed livestock to natural, organic and biologically grown
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produce, natural farming methods are nothing new or trendy in the Appalachian
Bonnie Cranmer
range. Mostly, it’s the way things have always been done.
Design & Production The story of Bramble Hollow Farm in Montvale, Virginia is encouraging. (see story
Courtney Ayers
page 30). They need not adjust their farming methods due to changes brought by
Sofie Jahn
new levels of environmental awareness, a shifting market place or unstable econo-
my. A common sense approach that values the humane treatment of livestock and
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conscientious management of crops and land to ensure a sustainable heritage for
Southwestern Virginia
generations to come is the daily routine.
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What we get from these conscientious farmers is a bountiful supply of clean
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fuel consumption and reduced pollution are the environmental benefits.
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Natural Awakenings is delighted to bring news of Lynchburg Real Foods, a new
natural food store and buying club offering “real” food from local and sustainable
sources (see story page 10). If a busy schedule prohibits preparing a healthy meal
© 2009 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. made from whole foods, then consider Comfort Cuisine. (story on page 12). And
Although some parts of this publication may be
reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior
readers who are looking for a radical “awakening” and lifestyle change might con-
permission be obtained in writing. sider the benefits of a raw foods diet (page 20).
Natural Awakenings is a free publication distrib-
uted locally and is supported by our advertis-
To a growing majority of people, who are awakening to a more simple and natural
ers. It is available in selected stores, health and
education centers, healing centers, public libraries
way of living, these are exciting times. No longer wanting to wait for change of-
and wherever free publications are generally seen.
fered by a slow political system, we are creating positive change now. Buying
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natural, fresh and local is adding momentum to immediately improve our health,
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strengthen our economy and protect our environment. Three for one is a wise
pressed in the articles and advertisements, nor choice.
are we responsible for the products and services
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