Today's Infographic: What is a Food Hub?
It's not just about growing enough healthy food; it's also about getting that healthy food to a place where it c...
Amy JeanroyJun 4
Family farms
30 articles
A Day In The Life: Maine Farmer
If you think growing food for a farmer's market is easy, check out this video about Maine farming. ...
Amy JeanroyMay 19
HOMEGROWN Chili Headed To Super Bowl XLVI
Farm Aid's HOMEGROWN concessions, serving locally and sustainably produced food for it's fans since 2007, has pa...
Amy JeanroyFeb 3
Kill the Secret Farm Bill
Certain members of Congress are trying to rush legislation that is essentially a "secret farm bill". "Fo...
Shoshanna LevyOct 31
Factory Farm In Your Backyard - There Probably Is
Do you think there are no factory farms where you live? After all, if you can't see one (or, smell one), then all is...
Amy JeanroySep 9
Just Say NO to Monsanto Running the FDA
Many people are outraged by President Obama's decision to appoint Monsanto's super lobbyist, Michael Taylor, as ...
Shoshanna LevySep 3
Let's Have Farmageddon at the White House
Leslie Goldman, AKA the Enchanted Gardener, has created a petition to encourage the president, food czar, and secretary ...
Shoshanna LevySep 1
Return To The Farm - Back From Farm Aid
Farm Aid was an amazing experience for this country girl. It has been a long time since I have been around that many peo...
Amy JeanroyAug 15
Support New Farmers and Ranchers
Congress will vote on the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011, in September. This important legislation...
Shoshanna LevyAug 9
Organic Farmers Fight Back
Finally, organic farmers are moving toward having their right to grow chemical-free crops protected. "The Minnesot...
Shoshanna LevyAug 4
Bike Ride Across America For Sustainable Living
There was once a time when I used to walk all over America. Although I remember that time in my life fondly, things woul...
Amy JeanroyAug 3
Seasonal Produce Peak Season Interactive Map
Epicurious has put together this interactive map which shows what fruits and veggies are in the peak of their season. Th...
Shoshanna LevyAug 2
Aussie Farmer Says Hell No to GMO
Australian farmer, Steve Marsh, lost his organic certification when his neighbor's GMO canola contaminated his crops...
Shoshanna LevyJul 28
Send Your Kids To Farm Camp
Check out this camp that brings farm life and kids together. I live ON a farm, and my kids would love to go to this one....
Amy JeanroyJul 28
Organic Farmers not Willing to Accept Monsanto as their Dark Lord
270,000 organic farmers are standing up to the massive bully and big Ag giant, Monsanto. The battle to preserve organic ...
Shoshanna LevyJul 25
Thanks Monsanto - Now Farmers Have To Weed By Hand
Well, actually their low wage itinerant workers do the weeding. The problem is the resistance to Glyphosate chemi...
Amy JeanroyJul 21
School Lunches go Farm to Table
The USDA has released its first farm to schools evaluation, and while there are some obstacles, things seem to be headin...
Shoshanna LevyJul 19
Clean Living Tuesday: EWG Meat Eater's Guide
Omnivores rejoice! The EWG has come out with a guide to decoding meat, eggs, and poultry. Learn the true meaning of cage...
Shoshanna LevyJul 19
The GMO Film Project
"The GMO Film Project tells the story of a father’s discovery of GMOs through the symbolic act of poor Haitia...
Shoshanna LevyJul 18
Young Farmers are Creating a More Sustainable Future
The Greenhorns is a grass-roots organization, and they are on a mission to recruit, promote, and support a new generatio...
Shoshanna LevyJul 14
Thousands Of Gardens are Growing in Africa
Slow Food has created an ambitious project called A Thousand Gardens in Africa. The idea is to educate farmers and young...
Shoshanna LevyJul 13
Will GM Grass Destroy Grassfed Farming?
In a move that is both shocking and yet not that hard to believe, the USDA has announced that it does not consider a law...
Amy JeanroyJul 12
A Fresh New Paradigm
Although it's a couple of years old, the documentary Fresh is worth mentioning since it's far more than just ano...
Shoshanna LevyJul 7
What Does Fair Trade Really Mean?
Buying fair trade goods means even more than many people may realize. It's not only crucial for supporting farmers i...
Shoshanna LevyJul 6