Capital Press | Networking, internships, education help farmers get started Capital Press Bowerman wanted to increase her access to high-quality, local and organic food. Schuler had already begun gardening and growing food. They met in the University of Oregon's Urban Farm Program and realized they had similar interests. “It snowballs until ... |
Capital Press | Editorial: A salute to all who farm Capital Press This is an exciting time to be a farmer or rancher. Researchers are developing new and more efficient ways of farming and ranching. Conventional farming continues to be a great way to earn a living and make a lifestyle, and organic farming continues to ... |
Centre Daily Times | Want to join a CSA in Centre County? Here's what to know Centre Daily Times Friday is National CSA Sign-up Day, which begs the question — what exactly is a CSA? The answer is relatively simple. Consumers (that's you) support agriculture (your friendly neighborhood farmer) by purchasing a share of the season's produce upfront ... |
Ravalli Republic | Know your farmer: cooperative connects people with local producers Ravalli Republic The Local to Local Bitterroot Co-op 2018 CSA producer list includes: House of Ferments - krauts, kimchi, and kombucha; Piney Mountain Herbals - tonics, tinctures, and plants; Tucker Family Farm – sheep cheese and lamb; Missoula Grain and Vegetable ... |
People who are thinking about the warmth of summer this week while it's freezing outside can take action now to enjoy *fresh* local produce and products later.
Friday is National CSA Sign-up Day, which begs the question — what exactly is a CSA? The answer is relatively simple. Consumers (that's you) support ...
People who are thinking about the warmth of summer this week while it's freezing outside can take action now to enjoy *fresh* local produce and products later.
Friday is National CSA Sign-up Day, which begs the question — what exactly is a CSA? The answer is relatively simple. Consumers (that's you) support ...
The Guardian | Celebration of Community Supported Agriculture in P.E.I. set for Feb ... The Guardian Jordan MacPhee, who operates Maple Bloom Farm, looks over some micro-greens and sprouts he's been growing throughout the winter. MacPhee is hosting a celebration of Community Supported Agriculture Thursday at Upstreet Craft Brewing, 7-9 p.m. - Mitch ... and more » |
The Guardian | Celebration of Community Supported Agriculture in PEI set for Feb. 22 The Guardian It's a peace of mind on both spectrums (for the farmer and consumer),” said MacPhee, whose farm uses a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. CSAs offer customers a subscription to a farm. In return, customers receive weekly veggie boxes offering ... |
Chicago Tribune | How to raise 'farm to table' kids, even if you don't live on (or near) a farm Chicago Tribune Some don't have easy access to grocery stores that sell fresh foods. And others cannot afford to purchase higher-quality, locally grown foods or participate in Community Supported Agriculture programs. In an ideal world, "farm to table" eating habits ... |
CSA Sign Up Day Promoted By Agriculture Secretary | Town Topics Town Topics New Jersey State Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher will announce that now is a good time to sign up for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) on National CSA Sign Up Day with a visit to Appelget Farm in West Windsor on Friday, February ... and more » |
MyAJC | Hog heaven? Healthy livestock the heartbeat of sustainable meat MyAJC We know a dollar spent with a local business stays in the economy 75 percent longer, and we think that's important.” PeachDish buys almost all its pork from Josh Davis of Frolona Farm in west central Georgia. Davis said “sustainable” has become a ... |
The Stokes News | Let's support our local farmers The Stokes News CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture” which allows the customer (you and me) to buy directly from the farmer! Isn't that the coolest thing ever? If you love to cook, this is the goods! Nothing is better than fresh from the farm produce. On ... and more » |
Bitterroot Star | Prepping for the season – Loyal to Local Bitterroot and Community Supported Agriculture Bitterroot Star However, the co-op is unique in that it uses a multi-farm program model that allows for many farmers and producers from the Bitterroot Valley to offer their products to subscribers, This year they have 14 local producers participating in the CSA ... |
Wicked Local Sharon | Sign ups for Moose Hill's produce program now open Wicked Local Sharon SHARON—Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is already gearing up for its 2018 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) season, and the popular organic-grown produce program is expected to again draw hundreds of members from Sharon and beyond ... |
The Pointer | The Consumer Conundrum: Purchasing Meat The Pointer Ninepatch sells to area farmers' markets and businesses including the College of Professional Studies Café at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Tony Whitefeather, of Whitefeather Organics in Custer, is another local farmer. Although his farm is ... |
WJON News | Community Supported Ag: Know Where Your Food is Grown WJON News When you buy a CSA share, you're supporting local farms by ordering and paying for the food right there, even while snow is still on the ground. That way, the farm knows how much to plant, and ensures they have the means to do so. You then get a box ... |
Galesburg Register-Mail | Business briefs: Spurgeon Veggies award, Van Velsor achieves AAMS, Music Makers featured Galesburg Register-Mail RIO — Spurgeon Veggies of Rio received a 2018 Golden Beet Award from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. The Golden Beets are a series of awards created by the alliance to highlight progressive local food practices and recognize the people who are ... |
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) | Partner With A Farmer Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) This year, farms participating in Bristol include Laurel Brooks Farm (produce, baked goods, jams, and relishes); Willow Bend Farm (produce, eggs and honey); TNT Farm N Greenhouse (certified Organic transplants and vegetables); David Lay Farms (fruits ... |
