When people come to the realization that our modern food system simply is not healthy, they want to find food that is as close to nature as possible- sustainably grown and harvested by a farmer that they trust. Even if you live in a state where local food is hard to find, you may have noticed the increase in farmers markets in your area in recent years. The Farm to…
Read moreIt’s that time of year again! We know how hectic back-to-school season can be. The days are getting shorter. Your schedule is forced to change completely. You suddenly have to find time to make quick breakfasts before dropping the kids off. At night you have to balance extra curricular activities with homework and cooking a nutritious dinner for your family. When on earth are you going to have time to…
Read moreI had the wonderful pleasure of spending this past weekend Woodstock, VT. Did you know that Vermont is rated the best state for eating local and organic food? Earlier this year, a small non-profit organization tallied the number of farmer’s markets, CSAs, food hubs, and farm-to-school programs per state. The first three categories were then divided per 100,000 residents. Farmers markets and CSAs were weighted at 30 percent each, while…
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