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Happy New Year from Civil Eats!

Civil Eats has been pumping out great stories for a few months now, so I thought I’d share six posts you might have missed before we turn over a new leaf in the new year.  In no particular order, here are six bits of food for thought:

The Quest to be an Organic Farmer – Naomi Starkman tells the story of how she went from being a city slicker to learning the art of farming sustainably.

The Next Generation of Farmers – Gordon Jenkins kicks off his regular series on the ins and outs of becoming a farmer now.

Preserving the Harvest: Fun with Pickles – Eco-chef Aaron French dishes on making pickles.

La Cocina, a Delicious Economic Renewal – Anya Fernald discovers an empowering place for future food business owners.

Victory Garden Revival Needs a Presidential “Ask” – Rose Hayden-Smith recognizes the power the White House has in determining our future growing some of our own food.

8 Ways to Eat Well in Hard Times – I do my best to give tips that can help a foodie save some dough.

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Paula Crossfield is the managing editor of Civil Eats. She is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and is a contributing producer at The Leonard Lopate Show on New York Public Radio where she focuses on food issues. An avid cook and gardener, she currently seeks out urban places to cultivate in San Francisco. You can follow her on Twitter for the latest food policy news.