Food News

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

Earlier this month, we posted an easy-to-make recipe for Healthier Blueberry Crisp. With very little added sweetener (only 1/4 cup of maple syrup) and delicious local and organic blueberries, this is a recipe to make often. And it's a handy recipe for use with other seasonal … [Read more...] about Healthier Apple Crisp Using Local & Organic Apples

Since 2011, the Rodale Institute's Organic Pioneer Awards has honored a (1) farmer, (2) scientist, and (3) most years a business who are leading the good food movement towards an organic planet. This year Jennifer Taylor, Ph.D, owner of Lola's Organic Farm in Glenwood (Wheeler … [Read more...] about Scientist Specializing On Effect of Toxic Chemicals on Children, One of Three 2019 Recipients of Rodale’s Organic Pioneer Awards