Food News

Early last month on our Facebook page, we shared Michigan farmer Leah Smith's clear thinking on the meaning of Organic in her article What Does Certified Organic Mean? published on ACRE U.S.A.'s Ecofarming Daily. We were pleased that this FB post reached over 1,500 people and … [Read more...] about Pondering the Meaning of Organic As The New Year Begins

The vision in a nutshell of the American Horticultural Society (AHS) is to make America a nation of gardeners and a land of gardens. Founded in 1922, it has evolved into a vital and inspiring organization with important programmatic partners including the National Pollinator … [Read more...] about Free Admission To Hundreds Of Public Gardens Nationwide: A Yuletide Gift That Will Be Much Appreciated In 2020

Gary Kleppel has put himself in an excellent position to practice what he preaches. He and his wife, Pam, own and operate the 16-acre Longfield Farm in Knox (Albany County), NY, where they raise sheep and chickens – and produce amazingly wonderful loaves of sourdough … [Read more...] about In Sync With Nature: A Visit to Pam & Gary Kleppel’s Inspiring Longfield Farm in Upstate New York

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