Food News

Living in upstate New York, surrounded by farms at risk of going under, it's puzzling why schools and other institutions don't source more of their food from local farms. It would help to ensure a market for local farmers and protect our rural landscapes, keep money circulating … [Read more...] about Nationwide Farm to School Movement Taking Root In New York State

The Growing Good Kids-Excellence in Children's Literature Awards honor the best new children's books about gardening, nature and the environment. These national awards for children's literature were created by the American Horticultural Society (AHS) and the Junior Master … [Read more...] about Three Award Winning Children’s Books On Gardening, Nature & The Environment Honored As Inspiring

The success over the years of the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) in raising funds to support its mission to preserve farmland in Washington and Rensselaer counties in the upper Hudson River valley of upstate New York lifts the spirits. In addition to funds from New … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Landscapes for Landsake Fundraiser To Protect Farmland Sets Record-Breaking Artwork Sales

Back in August we reported on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) proposed swine slaughter modernization program, which would (i) replace trained USDA veterinarians responsible for the food safety inspection of hogs at meatpacking plants with employees of those … [Read more...] about Big Ag’s Pork Sales To China Resume In Partial Trade Deal

Kudos for upstate New York's Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) which has conserved 133 farms and over 22,300 acres of farmland over the past 29 years in Washington and Rensselaer Counties in the scenic and agriculturally rich Upper Hudson River Valley. This praiseworthy … [Read more...] about Creative Fundraising to Protect Family-Scale Farming In the Upper Hudson River Valley