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Urban Farms Connect Nature and Values

There seems to be a collective desire to put food on the table in a way that’s healthier for our bodies, the environment and the local economy. These three organizations are taking a fresh look at farms and connecting agriculture with deeper values.

By: Jessica Inman
Posted: March 10, 2010 at 12:08 pm , View Comments

Snacking Right in the Year of “Twenty-Thin”

Here’s our list of healthy snacks and resources for even the busiest of schedules.

By: Grace S. Cartwright
Posted: February 8, 2010 at 10:46 am , View Comments

Eat Seasonally & Locally in Late Winter

Fear not, intrepid locavore: winter is the lean time, but sticking to what’s in season in your area is still possible. It just takes some ingenuity – and we’re here to help.

By: Alissa Wilkinson
Posted: January 29, 2010 at 4:35 pm , View Comments

Slow Food and Food Banks: How They Can Work Together

There are many ways that Slow Food advocates could work together with established food distributors such as food banks to bring about a more comprehensive community cooperation when it comes to the production, collection, distribution, processing and consumption of food.

By: mlfridie
Posted: December 18, 2009 at 3:59 pm , View Comments

Redeeming Food: A Profile of Joel Salatin and Polyface Farm

Salatin seems a simple farmer running a modest farm, but the work they are doing is anything but: “We are in the redemption business: healing the land, healing the food, healing the economy and healing the culture.”