6 Misleading Food Labels
September 29, 2014Overwhelmed by food labels and their hidden meanings? Skip the grocery aisle and head straight to the farmers’ market to get to know a local farmer.
12 Organic Ways to Control Harlequin Bugs
July 21, 2014Keep these brightly colored cousins of the stink bug away from your prized kale and broccoli with these easy-to-implement garden tips.
5 Reasons Not to Spray Pesticides—Even Organic Ones
March 28, 2014Pests can devastate a garden, but before you spray, think twice about how your pesticides could harm helpful garden bugs.
Wash Your Organic Carrots!—Here’s Why
January 24, 2014Practice food safety by properly washing all fruits and vegetables (organic or not) before eating to minimize your exposure to pathogens and chemicals.
Organic French Silk Cake
June 12, 2013After our hike through ancient pine forests at the Gathering Waters’ Land Legacy Gathering and delicious spinach taquitos prepared by Enos Farms for enjoyment after, we couldn’t miss out on treating ourselves to the decadent French silk cake.
9 Reasons to Switch to Homemade Baby Food
November 20, 2012Creating homemade baby food does not have to be as complicated as it might sound. It’s all about getting good food from fresh ingredients made to encourage excellent health.
Former Tobacco Farmers Turn to Sweet Potatoes
August 21, 2012Two grants help farmers in Kentucky and Mississippi grow organic and pesticide-free sweet potatoes and turn a profit.
Farm and Garden at Esalen Institute
May 23, 2012Perched between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, rests one of the most prolific 4 acres of farmland in Big Sur, if not the entire California Coast.
2011 Farm Policy Round-up
December 20, 2011As the year draws to a close, take a look at some of the policies that will influence small-scale ag in 2012 and beyond.
Film Investigates Vanishing Bees
October 15, 2010Courtesy Vanishing of the Bees The Vanishing of the Bees documentary explores the possible causes of colony collapse disorder worldwide. It’s no secret that the world’s Honey bees are in a dire situation. A sudden, mysterious decline in the bee population, known as colony collapse disorder, has thrust these buzzing beauties into the media spotlight. […]
