Eco Bites Archives - Page 3 of 8

Heirloom Apples

Heirloom apples are gorgeous, yes, but they're also tasty ties to our regional heritage. What kinds can you find?

Fair Trade Supports the People Who Produce Our Food

October is Fair Trade Month. Here’s what you need to know about chocolate, coffee and other food that’s just for everyone.

Vermiculture: 1 Woman + 1,000 Worms = Smart Composting

No room for a compost heap? Try vermiculture instead and set up your very own compact worm ranch!

Burning Beast: A Festival that Celebrates the Whole Animal, Sustainably

Guest contributor Ginny Mahar revisits the Burning Beast festival and discovers a deeper connection to her food.

Nourishing Heroes: Food Advocates Curt Ellis & Ian Cheney

Documentary filmmakers and food advocates Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney stage fun stunts with serious messages. Their latest project: turning the bed of a 1986 pick-up truck into the ultimate container garden.

CSA 101: What is Community-Supported Agriculture?

Want fresh-from-the-field produce while supporting local sustainable farming? Try community-supported agriculture, popularly known as a CSA.

GE Salmon in Front of FDA

As the company who developed genetically-modified salmon brings their arguments before the FDA, my question is 'why'?

Nourishing Hero: Kelly Masini’s School Garden Inspires a Community

A mom's inspiration sows the seeds for a school garden that donates almost 700 pounds of summer produce to a hungry local food bank.

Do You Call Yourself a Locavore? … Why?

You know what everyone's saying about how locavores gobble up food miles? Who cares. The question is ... what's important to you.

Eggs Got You Scared? Here’s the Scoop

Kurt says the current salmonella scare is more evidence why we need stronger local and regional food systems. Here’s what you need to know about your eggs.

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