FRESH: The Movie
For those that have read any Michael Pollan books or seen the documentary Food, Inc., you might recall a farmer by the name of Joel Salatin. He runs Polyface Farms in Virginia’s Shenandoah…
Farmers’ Markets Build Community and Grow Local Economies
You may think of Farmers’ Markets as places to get fresh local, organic and sustainable foods and you would be right, but they are so much more. These markets exist all over the…
Quinoa – Shifting the Food Culture
What used to be an inexpensive locally grown food in Bolivia, is now gaining popularity in global markets, as the New York Times covered earlier this year. The demand is soaring in…
Eco18 Gets an Exclusive First Glimpse at New Sustainable, Brazilian Wine
Did you ever catch the commercial of a young couple, nestled between palm trees, facing the waves, two chairs enjoying a popular Mexican beer? You may have been taken to imagine your own oasis, somewhere…
Guide to Pesticides in Produce
As I unpacked my produce purchases from the local farmer’s market and supermarket this weekend, I wish I had paid more attention to EWG’s 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Now, while…
