January 13, 2010 National Geographic has just published a 320 page book with “8 Simple Steps to a Healthier You”, called true Food. There is a short excerpt to give you an example of what is inside:
” What’s in Season? A Guide to Local Eating in the Winter:
•The Northeast: From root cellars and cold [...]
Tag Archives: farmers markets
Think Global and Eat Local
Posted in CUpS Food News Wire Also tagged carbon footprint, eat local, Environment, farm to table, food, fresh food, global market, know your farmer, local food, season, seasonal food, vendors Post a comment
A Good Food Farmer
September 17, 2009: In continuation of this week’s launch of the USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, another component will be unveiled later today to support the continued growth of local farmers markets.
This story illustrates one farming family that work hard to grow good food, and who enjoy selling directly to their [...]
Posted in Food Stories Also tagged anthony boutard, farmers market, federal government, food farm, good food, grants, hillsdale farmer's market, initiative, know your farmer, know your food, local food, market, merrigan, organic, produce, usda, winter farming 7 Comments
Farmer’s Market: A Chef’s Perspective
I was in Minnesota recently, filming a series of videos about a veteran organic farmer, Steven Schwen, of Earthen Path Organic Farm. I was going to film at his farm for only 2 days, yet I also wanted to be able to see him sell his produce at the farmer’s market since it was [...]
Posted in Food Conversations Also tagged chef, Earthen Path Organic Farm, Growing & Raising Food, local food, Local Food Economy, minnesota, restaurant, sare, steven schwen 1 Comment
Tons of Tasty Tomatoes
Cooking Up a Story: Stories
Tons of tomatoes, and over 70 different varieties are represented at this tomato fest. These farm fresh tomatoes have character, beauty, and yes, even charm.
It was back in May. Or maybe it was June. I passed by a group of folks selling plants for a community fundraiser. It was a [...]
Posted in Food Stories Also tagged Growing & Raising Food, heirloom tomatoes, Local Food Economy, market, portland farmers market, stories, Sustainable Living, tomato, tomato festival, tomatoes 3 Comments
Food Works
Cooking Up a Story: Stories
Food Works provides opportunities to young people to make a difference in their communities. The youth comes from a diverse background, 14 to 21 years in age, they learn valuable skills how to communicate more effectively with adults, grow and market the food they produce at farmers markets, and provide fresh [...]
Posted in Food Stories Also tagged center community, community service work, farming, Growing & Raising Food, janus youth, volunteer, youth, youth organizations 11 Comments
Cheese By Hand
Cooking Up a Story: Stories
Out of a personal sense that something was missing, began a journey through America, one cheese at a time.
Have you ever come up with an idea or scheme to do something you really wanted to do, ached to do? Then that voice of reason/doubt/practicality pops in and bursts the bubble. [...]
Posted in Food Stories Also tagged artisan cheese, cheese, Local Food Economy, markets, organic, organic food, organic foods, personal journey, stories, sustainable agriculture, Sustainable Living 3 Comments
