As we grow into the 21st century we need to take a new look at systems and practices that were established for a world that has developed far beyond conceivable expectations. One example of the incredible journey we’ve witnessed is that of the Internet and attendant technologies. As recently as 1992 there were only 50 [...]
FoodDeclaration.org
December 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Commentary, Our Environment, sustainability
Tags: corporate farms·food safety·green·Healthy Eating·local farms·slow food·small farms·sustainability
FarmAid Hopes For help to Bridge Mid-West Flooding
July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, Local Food
It’s time to sustain the Farmers who have experienced crippling losses due to the unprecedented flooding in Iowa, Wisconsin and seven other states who are faced with foreclosure and income loss affecting their ability to cover basic needs including family expenses and food. FarmAid is asking for your donations which are then directed to the [...]
Tags: donate·farm aid·grain losses·help farmers·mid-west flood picture·midwest floods·small farms
Tomato Troubles and Grower Anonymity
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, Healthy Eating, Local Food, sustainability
The FDA was cited on the news last night as calling for bar codes on fruits and vegetables to identify growers and make it easier to track contaminated foods back to their source. The farm industry counters that this would add greater expense for them. Many fruits and vegetables already have small stickers on them [...]
Tags: corporate farms·csa·flavor·food label art·fruit case labels·localvore·salmonella·slow food·small farms·sustainability·taste·tomatoes