Farmers Markets have become a more common presence in cities both big and small and communities have been encouraging the development of local farmers and producers in recent years in an effort to promote a healthier and more economically sound lifestyle. There is a growing understanding of how important local farmers markets are for communities […]
Farm to Fork Initiative: Understanding Where Our Food Comes From
With the fast evolution of technology, it would seem that society has become increasingly focused on accessibility and easy preparation rather than nutritional value and health when it comes to food. The massive consumption of processed foods and fast food items is the best proof that we’re more interested in ready-to-go or easy-to-make meals rather […]
Certified Organic Products: What Does that Actually Mean?
Amid a storm of information, facts, and counterarguments, people are becoming more confused as to the benefits of organic food. An average shopper doesn’t have the time nor the desire to decipher labels, food packages, and nutritional information. So, very few of them actually know what the USDA Certified organic label stands for. To shed […]
Is Sustainable Agriculture the Next Big Thing?
With the world’s population constantly increasing, one of the pressing problems that we have to deal with is producing enough high-quality, nourishing food to sustain everyone. Yet statistics aren’t showing a bright future. Back in the 1930’s, more than 45% of the US population lived on farms. Nowadays, as a result of massive population shifts […]
Advantages of Organic Farming: Should You Switch?
Appealing to consumers and producers alike, organic farming has slowly but surely gained traction, especially in the last decades. Of course, aside from the ethical reasons that warrant the adoption of organic agriculture, researchers have repeatedly shown that there are multiple advantages of organic farming that we should consider. Research institutes such as the Rodale […]
