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Local Economy Network - Morgan County WV
Connecting people, products, and services for the benefit of our community. Download a PDF "What Is Local Economy Network?", with information about us, plus contact information that can put you in touch with real people. The Local Economy Network was formed in April, 2008 by a group of Morgan County residents concerned about the rising cost of food, fuel and a faltering economy. The group's mission is to connect people with products and services obtainable within a 100 mile radius. For example, most of our food comes from an average of 1,500 miles away. We want to secure a local supply of healthy food. Knowing who is raising our food and not having do deal with rising transportation costs to get it here provides an added measure of comfort. Other areas of interest include connecting people and organizations, strengthening local business, creating a local money system similar to those already operating in many towns and cities throughout the nation, a farm to school program, community gardens and a community food preservation kitchen, as well as promoting time tested health solutions and cooperative transportation options, such as car and van pools. Check out our calendar by clicking on the Calendar button in the Main Menu.
Upcoming Events  
January 17, 2012 - Annual Planning Meeting at Panorama at the Peak - 10 am to 2:30 pm, lunch included. Please notify us if you would like to attend. February 7, 2012 - Monthly Meeting at the MC School Board 10 am to noon.
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F.E.T.C.H. - Film Festival
Local Economy Network F.E.T.C.H. Film Festival Local Economy Network did its first Film Festival - F.E.T.C.H., which translates to Food, Energy, Training, Community, Health, the topics of the films being presented. Four films were shown during the course of the day on November 20, 2011. The films shown wee No Impact Man - about everything you can do to be Green, even in a NYC highrise. How Cuba Survived Peak Oil - about how to use less oil, make do, and how Cubans did it when they lost the major portion of their oil supply. Food Matters - about food as medicine, taking charge of your own health and how to use less medications. Blue Vinyl - about how Green building materials are much better than vinyl siding. Each film was followed by an open discussion period, lasting about 30 minutes.
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