Read this local food blog about Amherst, MA:
http://world.edu/content/grow-food-public-opportunities-responsibilities/
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Building A Local Economy(BALE) New England’s apple orchards are about to blossom. After last year’s early bloom — two or three weeks in someplaces, the result of a mid-April heatwave — this spring will be more typical,with full bloom expected most places over the next seven to ten days.That’s good news for the region’sapple growers, many of whom lost [...] Four Corners Farm Stand is now open every day from 10am to 5 pm. They currently have pansies, lettuce, spinach and farm-fresh Jersey milk available, with more produce to come later in the spring. Also, Four Corners Farm is now on Facebook! Help us create a great local community resource for the upper White River Valley! We are searching for ALL the farms and local food sources in the upper White River Valley* to put into a FREE “Locally Grown Guide.” You can help by identifying anyone you know (including yourself!!) who fits these categories: Farms (who want to [...] By HOWARD WEISS-TISMAN/Reformer Staff Monday May 9, 2011 BRATTLEBORO–More than 80 people from three states attended the second annual Farm to School Conference, Thursday, on the World Learning campus in Brattleboro. The conference, which was hosted by the Windham County Farm to School Program of Post Oil Solutions, offered a full day of workshops and seminars to encourage [...] You are invited to join in a discussion on the Great Falls Food Hub and what it means for Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The discussion will take place on Monday June 13, 2011 at 6:30pm at Stonewall Farm in Keene. This community conversation will explore – · What would the food hub mean to you? · What interests you about [...] MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Back by popular demand, the Second Annual 2011 Windham Farm Chef Workshop is set for Thursday, August 25 from 9am to 1:30pm. Farmers invited for lunch (12-1:30) More than 20 food services directors and kitchen managers from schools and hospitals in the Windham County area will gather to connect with network farmers and to [...] Wild Leeks One of my favorite ways to use wild leeks (tis the season!) is sauteed with potatoes and a little tamari. It’s best to use slightly undercooked boiled potatoes that have been chilled overnight. Saute the chopped leek stems then add the chopped leek leaves, then add the potato chunks and a little tamari. [...] |
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Lingering downturn helps keep gardening boom going
Lisa Rathke, Associated Press
Many of the forty-three million households who turned to gardening to save money during the recession appear to be sticking with it during the recovery as food prices remain high and interest in safe, fresh and local food grows nationwide. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2015371313_apusfoodandfarmgardeningboom.html