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There's big money in aging baby boomers

About 70 million American baby boomers are going shopping, and many of them have deep pockets.




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People over 65 share 7 times as much fake news as young people

Older people tend to be more conservative, and tend to hit the share button a lot more often.




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Bikes for boomers are lower and slower

Islabike introduces a new line of bikes designed for aging riders.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Baby boomers will be among the hardest hit by climate change

A look at the demographics shows there will be a lot of baby boomers around when climate change kicks in.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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We're facing a demographic time bomb

We've got about a decade to fix our communities to cope with 70 million aging baby boomers. ​



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'?

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Older people are spending way more time looking at screens, new research finds

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Baby boomers are going to face another problem: The baby bust

As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Investors' billions are chasing the baby boomer market

When investors spend billions on baby boomer housing, is this smart money or is it missing the demographic boat?




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What does 'Medicare for All' actually look like?

A Canadian writer living in the U.S. has lived with both. She clears the air about "death panels" and other myths.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The rich are different from you and me — they live a lot longer

Billy Joel said "only the good die young." He was wrong. The poor and the middle class die younger, too.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Do you sometimes feel like an impostor?

There's a name for that. (And go easy on yourself; you're probably not a fraud.)



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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America's favorite farmers markets

Three markets were chosen as America's favorites. Was your favorite market at the top?




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Farmers use vending machines to sell produce

In an effort to save money and labor, a farm in Germany has begun selling fresh, local produce from vending machines.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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America's Favorite Farmers Market contest returns

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.




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Weekend reads: Early spring and farmers market recipes

Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Experiences to consume in May

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.




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A look at America's Favorite Farmers Market

Opening day at the Collingswood Farmers Market in New Jersey is a huge success.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Farmers market at Philly's Reading Terminal Market

150 years after outdoor markets fell out of favor with the public at the location, an outdoor farmers market is resurrected at the Philadelphia landmark.




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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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8 easy farmers market foods to bring to a BBQ

Quick and easy ideas for keeping your part of the 4th of July celebration local.




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Time to vote for your farmers market

American Farmland Trust’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is in full swing. Make sure your favorite market is in the running.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.




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Number of farmers markets jumps 16 percent

In the past year, the greatest increase in farmers markets has been in the Midwest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Flash mob takes over farmers market

Dancers appear from out of nowhere to amuse vendors and shoppers at a California farmers market.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is bargaining at the farmers market OK?

Small farmers work hard. Should you ask them to charge less for their hard work?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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America chooses its favorite farmers markets

Find out if your favorite farmers market won in American Farmland Trust’s annual contest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What's your favorite item at the farmers market?

With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens?




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America votes for its favorite farmers markets

The results are in for American Farmland Trust’s 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. Did your favorite market win?




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Why you should buy food at the farmers market

Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.




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10 most impressive college farmers markets

With their disproportionately large share of socially conscious citizens, college campuses are a perfect fit for farmers markets. A number of schools have gotte




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9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.




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Farmers markets growing at a brisk pace, and other encouraging farmers market news

Farmers markets are making news for encouraging reasons. Find out what’s happening around the country.




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Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.




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Watch: Tips for getting the most out of the farmers market

MSNBC offers some useful tips for making a trip to the local farmers market more productive.




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Shoppers growing warmer on buying local

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.



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3 reasons to shop this spring at farmers markets

Don't miss out on the many lovely things available this spring at local farmers markets!




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7 things to take for a waste-free farmers market trip

As seasonal farmers market begin to open, make sure you take what you need to be waste-free at the farmers market.




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Commit to spending $10 at your farmers market

American Farmland Trust morphs the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest into the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration..




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'The Farmer’s Market Seasonal Cookbook' free for Kindle

For a limited time, this well-reviewed cookbook with 60 recipes divided into the four seasons is free on Amazon for Kindle readers.




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10 must-make recipes for summer's end

The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months.




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5 reasons to attend your local farmers market opening day

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.




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Farmers market food safety tips

Even fresh produce picked just hours before you buy it or grass-fed beef needs to be handled safely.




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10 recipes featuring spring farmers market produce

You’ve brought home fresh, local, seasonal produce from the farmers market. Now get creative with it in your kitchen.




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What’s your favorite summer cookbook?

A list of the best new cookbooks for summer has me making a list of the books I already have to cook from this season.




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10 summer, veggie-heavy slow cooker recipes

Cook dinner without heating up your kitchen with one of these vegetarian slow cooker recipes.




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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Everyone's a winner when you support local farmers

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.




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Breastfeeding booth at farmers market draws critics

Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers.



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15 farmer tips for your next farmers market visit

The real farmers market insiders share their secrets for making the most of your trip.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening