“Our food system belongs in the hands of many family farmers, not under the control of a handful of corporations.” –Willie Nelson, Co-Founder of Farm Aid In my locavore adventures, I have discovered a new way of life; one that positively affects my community, my health—and the health of my 12 and 15 year old… Read more »
Month: December 2012
Journey of a Locavore—My Personal Organic Revolution
Tucked within Martin’s Supermarket’s produce section is a small display of organic fruits and vegetables. Their overall appearance is not much different from the shiny and large peppers and cucumbers staged directly across the aisle, save for a couple bruises or odd formations that make organic vegetables beautiful in their own right. Before I learned… Read more »
Eating Local
At the conclusion of the “Just Food: Sustainable Food Systems” class led during the Fall, 2012, semester by Center for a Sustianable Future’s Assistant Director Krista Bailey, student prepared and delivered final presenations. They were given creative license to do what they felt delivered the content of their final papers for the course. One student,… Read more »
A Path Towards Sustainability, part 4
Sustainability does not follow the one and done philosophy, rather the principles of constant renewal; one building upon another. Our lifestyle habits reflect our commitment to the environment also. One of our favorite things to do is to spend the day Goodwill hunting. Being in the construction trades I am notoriously hard on my clothing…. Read more »