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CF should die
Friday, September 9th, 2011 | County Fare Site | No Comments
With the unraveling of events as they have been I will never get time to see this project through to completion. Thanks to the couple of people who hung in there and convinced me to move forward.
Initial research is finished
Monday, January 31st, 2011 | County Fare Site | No Comments
I’ve discovered some interesting things about our concerns with local food systems. i’ve also dipscovered that phase II of research will be integral to this project.
The fruit of the first round of research has been to create a culture of research. To put it differently, the research model has become the content model. So with every bit of information I find in exploring food systems the content model will change to reflect the new knowledge. It really is a simple and elegant method of investigation.
There is still much to be done. Next week a feasability study will be done. After that, if all looks well, will be buisness planning, fundraising and a gush of information that should connect all the dots for those of you with questions.
Interview and survey questions to write
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 | County Fare Site | No Comments
During this phase of research I will be writing a survey and some interview questions. These questions will help determine the way CF handles local food information.
It took me three years of research to come to my understanding of how important local food systems are. There is a mountain of information out there. A big part of that mountain is in my file cabinets. Believe me, I just had to move them TWICE! There also exists an unending stream of stories to be told.
So, how do I shorten the research time and effort investment for others? What is the best way to tell the good news about all that is happening in local food? Surely, there is a better way than what has been presented on these pages before.
For now I will be using this platform as a way to keep in touch with the few people who support this project through thick and thin and as a portal for gathering information that can help make CF an enjoyable resource for everyone who loves food as more than just fuel for a busy day.
Thank You
Dustin
countyfare@gmail.com
Starting from scratch. back to the drawing board
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 | County Fare Site | No Comments
Beginning phase one of design research for the new County Fare Project. The false starts along the way have been interesting for me. To see a simple message wrap around the globe within months and rally support was truly awe inspiring for me. Unfortunately, I did not have the time to keep up with demand at that time. Now, I have cleared the time and am starting off on the right foot, planning. Originally this was a technical exercise done amongst a flurry of educational activity. The two things I did right were to create a technically sound platform for a voice and give it a good definition. Beyond that it’s pretty much crap.
During the coming months I will be working on shining up the nice parts of this local food media machine and eliminating the waste. From time to time I will be posting here keeping the two people who still care informed. (yes one of them is me) I will be conducting some surveys and humbly asking for informed opinions as to what is important in communicating local food issues, events and information. I am very much looking forward to it.
Thank You
Dustin
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Friday, April 10th, 2009 | County Fare Site | No Comments
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