| Jan 10, 2011 | Food / FarmingAlmost $1.5 billion changed hands at farmers’ markets across the United States in 2010. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of markets rose by 16 percent last year–from 5,247 to 6,132. More than three million Americans regularly buy...
| Dec 13, 2010 | Food / FarmingThanks to the tireless efforts of thousands of people who are working hard to get America’s schools to serve healthier food, including First Lady Michelle Obama, the $4.5 billion “Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act 2010” prevailed in the lame-duck session...
| Dec 6, 2010 | Food / FarmingThe signature phrase of America’s booming good food movement has been expanded from “organic” to “local and sustainable.” Good! The phrase suggests great quality, strong environmental stewardship, and a commitment to keeping our food...
| Oct 4, 2010 | Food / FarmingSchools throughout the country are shaking up the cafeteria through new initiatives to improve children’s health while giving a boost to local farmers. It’s time to give the mystery meat a break and bring out locally produced apples, squash, tomatoes, and...
| May 31, 2010 | Food / FarmingA few weeks ago, a churchyard near my city apartment was converted into a garden. A group of local volunteers hammered together raised beds, trucked in new soil, and planted berries, tomatoes and greens with the hope of growing fresh food for a local soup kitchen. It...
