Women in Ag?
Generally, women farmers are underrepresented in the number of farmers in the U.S. and lack access to resources in other parts of the world. Research for this post has left me with many more questions than answers.
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Haw River Mushrooms
Takeaway: Though they don’t grow your typical crops, Ches & Laura Stewart, mushroom farmers extraordinaire, are devoted to bringing fresh, local, and healthy products to area markets and restaurants every […]
Is grass-fed beef better?
Grass-fed beef is supposedly better than “regular” beef. But why? This post lays out the definition(s) of grass-fed beef, potential benefits and where to find it if you decide it’s what you want.
Does natural = healthy?
I often find myself rolling my eyes at claims like “natural”, “gluten free”, and “cage free”. What do these things mean? Does it mean the product is better for me than the one next to it without such a claim? Maybe…but it often requires some reading and perhaps some homework to discern the truth. This post has a bit of the background of food labelling in the United States, an overview of some of the more common labels (and commonly confusing) as well as links to resources to find more information.
Farm & Food Friday October 7, 2016
Howdy, howdy! If you missed the 1st Annual Cobblestone Market “Barns & BBQ” farm tour last weekend, you missed a great event! The farms were beautiful, the food was delicious […]
Farm & Food Friday September 9, 2016
September 10 14th Annual Farmers Appreciation Day Greensboro Farmers Curb Market 8am till Noon $7 per person – All vendors will receive a complimentary breakfast. …Celebrate local farmers and market […]
Farm & Food Friday August 19, 2016
Summer may seem like it’s nearly over, but wait…there’s more! September 25 Farm Tour and Supper Tobaccoville area Noon – 4pm $10 per person/$20 per carload for the tour […]
Farm & Food Friday July 22, 2016
This is the time of summer you fantasize about in February. Watermelons, corn, blueberries, beans, peas, ‘maters and more…it just doesn’t get better. July 22 Watermelon Day Piedmont Triad […]
Farm & Food Friday July 8, 2016
Wow–what a great time of year at the market! Blueberries, corn, watermelon, tomatoes—everything you want! Here’s what’s coming up: July 7 Gift Basket Drawing The Corner Market Saturday’s • 8am-Noon […]
Partnership Pantry–Healthy and Fresh
Reading time: 2 minutes Takeaway: The Partnership Pantry is a healthy food pantry that comprises just part of one of the numerous programs integrated into the Partnership for Community Care […]
Pineapples on Trees 