The Incredible Edible Egg
Thursday July 29, 2010
Remember that slogan? Our hens are in full laying mode with these long summer days! Are yours? If you're overwhelmed with eggs, here are some tips:
How to Wash and Store ... Read More
Making a Living at Farming
Saturday July 24, 2010
A recent article by Heather Rogers in The American Prospect brings up some really big issues surrounding small-scale, local farmers - even in an age of increased demand for organic ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday: Farmers Market
Wednesday July 21, 2010
Photo © Ed Yourdon
Not Too Late to Plant!
Monday July 19, 2010
Need to plant something to fill a bare patch of ground right now? Think you can't get started with your food plot this year? You can! Just choose from one ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday July 14, 2010
Sustainable Food Gets a Boost
Monday July 12, 2010
The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported on a National Research Council report that endorses sustainable food, by which they mean "everything from the locavore, organic and 'slow food' movements to ... Read More
The Buzz About Bees
Saturday July 10, 2010
A few months ago, New York City lifted its ban on beekeeping, removing them from the rosters of "venomous insects" in the Health Code's register. The New York Times published ... Read More
Organic Farming: Actually Better Than Conventional?
Thursday July 8, 2010
Nature published a new study that shows that organic methods result in better pest control and larger plants than conventional methods when it comes to growing potatoes. "Organic agriculture promotes ... Read More
Food Independence Day
Sunday July 4, 2010
Show some patriotism - support local food - and local farmers! Food Independence Day, a campaign coordinated by Kitchen Gardeners International, in partnership with the IATP Food and Society Policy ... Read More