Wisconsin State Farmer | The wait is over for new farmers' market vendors Wisconsin State Farmer They're in the process of buying 30 acres of land in Stoughton which is a major step from the one acre of rented land they currently use in Madison. The farm grows organic vegetables as well as culinary herbs. While they have been vendors at two area ... and more » |
Press Herald | Community-supported agriculture programs in Maine struggle after years of popularity Press Herald Programs and details vary, but CSAs – short for community-supported agriculture – typically involve a customer buying a share of the farm's harvest. Probably the most well-known CSAs work this way: You pay a local farm at the beginning of spring. In ... Farm CSAs struggle in Maine after years of popularityLewiston Sun Journal all 1 news articles » |
MYANMORE Yangon (press release) (blog) | Green column: Food miles? Think meters MYANMORE Yangon (press release) (blog) As a general rule of thumb, choosing seasonal, locally produced food is a simple way to minimize food miles and its associated carbon footprint. Cities have seen a rise in urban farming as a response to these environmental costs, and Yangon has picked ... |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says customers and partners are following the USDA motto of do right and feed everyone. Sarah Longstreth, founder of Good ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says customers and partners are following the USDA motto of do right and feed everyone. Sarah Longstreth, founder of Good ...
LISBON FALLS — When Keena Tracy and her husband, Zach Henderson, opened Little Ridge Farm in 2008 and began a CSA program – offering pounds of ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says customers and partners are following the USDA motto of do right and feed everyone. Sarah Longstreth, founder of Good ...
LISBON FALLS — When Keena Tracy and her husband Zach Henderson opened Little Ridge Farm in 2008 and began a CSA program — offering pounds of ...
Midland Daily News | Good Stead Farm offers organic option for local residents - Midland ... Midland Daily News Sarah Longstreth, owner of Good Stead Farm, speaks with FSA Farm Loan Officer Joseph Johnston. (Photo provided). Image 2 of 8. Sarah Longstreth, owner of Good Stead Farm, explains her method of crop selection to local FSA Farm Loan Officer Joseph ... and more » |
Farmers describe local food option Pierce County Herald Barry says she studied ecology in college and worked at a CSA in Madison, growing in her love of organic farming. She likes the educational aspect of the farm and how her young children and members' kids learn a lot. Her husband is a teacher, so CSA ... |
Vermont Public Radio | 'Health Care Share': Young People Grow Food To Supply Doctor-Recommended CSA Vermont Public Radio They're called Health Care Shares, and they're prescribed by doctors for Vermonters who either suffer from diet-related illnesses or are experiencing food insecurity. "So, on one hand it's a public health program. And, on the other hand, it's a job ... |
Students' Sustainability Fee Seeds 10 New Projects UMass Lowell UMass Lowell Community Supported Agriculture Program: A joint initiative between the Office of Sustainability, the Center for Public Opinion and Mill City Grows, the project received $7,500 to help run a six-month CSA (community-supported agriculture ... |
Rather than compete for the same pretty market vegetables, the newest locavore trend is to go straight to the source.
Rather than compete for the same pretty market vegetables, the newest locavore trend is to go straight to the source.
Franklin Home Page | Daylong farm tour features noted chefs at each stop, feast at the end Franklin Home Page Limited tickets are still available for a daylong tour of farms in Williamson County, with celebrated local chefs at each stop, concluding with a seated dinner at the home of Christian Music superstar Michael W. Smith. The second annual Tour de Farm ... |
Daylong farm tour features noted chefs at each stop, feast at the end ... Brentwood Home Page Limited tickets are still available for a daylong tour of farms in Williamson County, with celebrated local chefs at each stop, concluding with a seated dinner at the home of Christian Music superstar Michael W. Smith. The second annual Tour de Farm ... and more » |
Middletown Press | Wesleyan grads: Long Lane Farm spurred interests, careers in agriculture Middletown Press Akers-Campbell, who started the farm less than two years ago, raises produce, pork, chicken and eggs for local markets in Norwood and Charlotte, about 50 miles away. “Many of the skills I learned at Wesleyan and Long Lane have been useful for me ... |
USDA.gov (press release) (blog) | Michigan Organic Farm Stands in 'Good Stead' USDA.gov (press release) (blog) Sarah Longstreth, owner of Good Stead Farm, made her agriculture career goal a reality with some help from USDA. Good Stead Farm , is a source of fresh, local organic food in Midland County, Michigan. It's a community supported agriculture (CSA) farm ... |
Pittsburgh crowdfunding startup adds Clarion County greenhouse campaign Tribune-Review ... can provide organic produce year-round. Honeycomb, a crowdfunding site that provides micro-loans to small businesses looking to expand, has added Clarion River Organics to its growing list of live campaigns. The Sligo-based cooperative provides ... |
