Food Tank (blog) | How Female Farmers Are Changing the Field Food Tank (blog) And in 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture found that 14 percent of principal farm operators were women, a nearly 300 percent increase since 1978, when it began counting women as farmers. Before that .... We ... and more » |
Women have been contributing to American agriculture (often invisibly) for centuries. Now, they're stepping into the profession's spotlight in a new way.
Retail is undergoing a period of rapid evolution, and much of that change is being introduced by new players in the market. Startups are the heart and soul of the ...
Retail Info Systems News (press release) (blog) | 10 Hot Retail Startups Retail Info Systems News (press release) (blog) Whether it is healthy and organic grocers, community-supported agriculture (CSA), or locally-sourced restaurants, consumers are more concerned than ever with where they get their food. While there is a very real need in the market for locally-sourced, ... |
Quest for Variety The SandPaper I had to stop at another small store to get organic spinach and went home baffled, knowing all the products that are available at the bigger stores and wishing for some variety. Our local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) was a wonderful gift this ... |
FREEwilliamsburg | Cairncrest Farm delivers ethically-raised meat to Brooklyn with a personal touch FREEwilliamsburg I started Cairncrest Farm with the goal of making local, ethically-raised meat more widely available. Farming in a way that pays attention ... Other people want to know why I opt for local, non-GMO feed rather than certified organic. Recently I've had ... |
FREEwilliamsburg | Cairncrest Farm delivers ethically-raised meat to Brooklyn with a personal touch FREEwilliamsburg I started Cairncrest Farm with the goal of making local, ethically-raised meat more widely available. Farming in a way that pays attention ... Other people want to know why I opt for local, non-GMO feed rather than certified organic. Recently I've had ... |
I started Cairncrest Farm with the goal of making local, ethically-raised meat more widely available. Farming in a way that pays attention to the environment, ...
There are 74 cheesemakers milking four types of animals in what the Maine Cheese Guild says is one of the best states to make cheese — and they're not just ...
Times Record | Maine's udder love affair with cheese Times Record “I have a good, loyal following. I seem to move my product, so that's good.” Renee Igo learned everything she could about sheep through a World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms volunteer program for five years at A Wrinkle in Thyme farm in Sumner. |
Many people have considered buying local, but for a variety of reasons, such as being too busy or the real or perceived price difference between buying local ...
Leader-Telegram | Buying locally produced food offers many advantages Leader-Telegram According to the official U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Plans, as of this September, the average food costs for a family of four (two adults and two children under the age of 5) on a thrifty meal plan is $561.80 a month, with a low-cost plan ... |
Many people have considered buying local, but for a variety of reasons, such as being too busy or the real or perceived price difference between buying local ...
The Nelson Daily | Tapas & Tunes at Glade Organics with Young Agrarians The Nelson Daily Glade Organics is a small-scale Certified Organic farm that is owned and operated by Mira and Ross, first-generation farmers that generate income through direct sales, including farm gate and farmers markets, as well as wholesale channels. Glade ... |
Young Agrarians are inviting the public to attend Tapas & Tunes: Greenhouse Tour, Bonfire and Community Potluck Social, Friday (November 30th) at Glade ...
Traverse City Record Eagle | Agriculture Forum: Keeping it local this winter Traverse City Record Eagle You can stay cozy and shop indoors November through April, every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and find some of your favorite local vendors: 9 Bean Rows, LOMA Farm, Heartwood Forest Farm, Champion Hill Farm, Second Spring Farm, Providence Organic ... and more » |
