ATLANTA, Ill. — In the heart of corn and soybean country, Hans and Katie Bishop of PrairiErth Farm are cultivating an unconventional dream, one pesticide-free, ...
For many local food farmers in Illinois, the past few years have proven difficult as consumers have an overabundance of choices for buying produce.
ATLANTA, Ill. — In the heart of corn and soybean country, Hans and Katie Bishop of PrairiErth Farm are cultivating an unconventional dream, one pesticide-free, ...
The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines | Fewer consumers opting for that weekly box of veggies, so farmers struggle The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines They left comfortable jobs at an insurance company to start their farm, located about 160 miles southwest of Chicago, where they grow organic vegetables sold locally and in stores and restaurants in the Chicago area. Like many young farmers drawn to ... |
University of Miami | A cleaner, greener palate University of Miami On Wednesday, students, faculty and staff can navigate a series of booths to learn about and sample sustainable, organic and locally-sourced foods during Food Fair, which is all part of Food Day 2018. The fair, which will be held on the first floor of ... |
University of Miami | A cleaner, greener palate University of Miami On Wednesday, students, faculty and staff can navigate a series of booths to learn about and sample sustainable, organic and locally-sourced foods during Food Fair, which is all part of Food Day 2018. The fair, which will be held on the first floor of ... |
Living Architecture Monitor magazine (press release) (blog) | From Roof to Table, this Farm is Bringing Organic Vegetables to Brooklyn Residents Living Architecture Monitor magazine (press release) (blog) The Farm realizes the economic, ecological and societal benefits of green roofing while also bringing local produce to the North Brooklyn community. According to Michigan State University, green roofs can “improve stormwater management by reducing ... |
Fewer consumers opting for that weekly box of veggies, so farmers struggle Virginian-Pilot They left comfortable jobs at an insurance company to start their farm, located about 160 miles southwest of Chicago, where they grow organic vegetables sold locally and in stores and restaurants in the Chicago area. Like many young farmers drawn to ... and more » |
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a 6000-square-foot organic vegetable farm located on a warehouse rooftop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Farm-to-table a tough row to hoe Chicago Tribune Struggling to keep pace with a changing market for local organic food, PrairiErth Farm owners Hans and Katie Bishop near downstate Atlanta, Ill., have adapted by paying more attention to their community-supported agriculture (CSA) customers, expanding ... |
Chicago Tribune | Farm-to-table a tough row to hoe Chicago Tribune Struggling to keep pace with a changing market for local organic food, PrairiErth Farm owners Hans and Katie Bishop near downstate Atlanta, Ill., have adapted by paying more attention to their community-supported agriculture (CSA) customers, expanding ... |
Camas Washougal Post Record | A food co-op in Washougal? Camas Washougal Post Record Alex Yost, a Washougal City Council member and co-owner of OurBar restaurant in downtown Washougal, (right) tours Shady Grove Farm, in Fern Prairie, with other members of 'Shougfood,' Oct. 9. They are interested in ... Alex Yost, co-owner of OurBar in ... |
Fewer consumers opting for that weekly box of veggies, so local farmers are struggling to survive Chicago Tribune They left comfortable jobs at an insurance company to start their farm, located about 160 miles southwest of Chicago, where they grow organic vegetables sold locally and in stores and restaurants in the Chicago area. Like many young farmers drawn to ... |
Chicago Tribune | Fewer consumers opting for that weekly box of veggies, so local farmers are struggling to survive Chicago Tribune They left comfortable jobs at an insurance company to start their farm, located about 160 miles southwest of Chicago, where they grow organic vegetables sold locally and in stores and restaurants in the Chicago area. Like many young farmers drawn to ... |
WUWM | Wisconsin Project Supports Young Farmers & Butterflies WUWM For decades, farming and Wisconsin were practically synonymous. But its landscape is changing. Farmers older than 65 far outnumber those younger than 35, and it can be difficult for younger people who want to go into farming to find suitable land. |
For decades, farming and Wisconsin were practically synonymous. But its landscape is changing. Farmers older than 65 far outnumber those younger than 35,
Struggling to keep pace with a changing market for local organic food, PrairiErth Farm owners Hans and Katie Bishop near downstate Atlanta, Ill. have adapted ...
For decades, farming and Wisconsin were practically synonymous. But its landscape is changing. Farmers older than 65 far outnumber those younger than 35,
EcoWatch | World Food Day: 4 Easy Ways to Make a Difference EcoWatch ... 350 organizations, including Humane Certified, Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade USA. If it's available to you, choose locally sourced and seasonal products, shop at farmers markets and consider joining a CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. and more » |
Civil Eats | Can Organic Farming Grow in New York's Fertile Black Dirt Region? Civil Eats The Chester Agriculture Center (CAC) in Chester was created in 2014 when a local family foundation acquired nearby land. It is currently home to seven small organic operations, including Dirty Boots Farm, Sun Sprout Farm, Rise & Root Farm, and Dig Inn ... |
