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Rob Smart is a food entrepreneur focusing on sustainable food, regional food systems and consumer retail experiences. He blogs on alternative food systems and related business innovations at Every Kitchen Table, and micro-blogs on Twitter as @Jambutter

10 Things We Should Teach Every Kid about Food
October 14, 2009 – 11:34 am | No Comment
10 Things We Should Teach Every Kid about Food

Food touches nearly every aspect of life, so it is essential that we understand it in the fullest context possible to ensure we, as consumers, make well-informed, everyday decisions. Unfortunately, for many of us, our days of being educated and/or changing our ways are mostly behind us.