If you shop at an organic food store or co-op, you’ll likely see many fruits and vegetables proudly labeled as organic, and “GMO-free.” To many consumers, “genetically modified organism” suggests a Dr. Frankenstein conglomeration of weird pieces of genetic code, like salmon genes in a tomato, welded together through the techniques of genetic engineering/. But, […]
Breeding a Tastier Tomato
The Seed to Kitchen Collaborative tries to take the “farm-to-table” concept a step further. It’s one thing to match organic farmers with local restaurants. It’s another thing though, to give local chefs an opportunity to talk to growers and breeders about what makes for a tasty and culinarily useful vegetable. Closing that feedback loop has […]
7 Minutes in the Pantry- The Savanna Institute
Have you ever driven by a farm field and seen a lone oak tree standing amongst a sea of corn? It’s quite a stunning sight. Keefe Keeley, executive director of the Savanna Institute, discusses agroforestry, the concept of integrating tree crops into agricultural landscapes, and their potential to mitigate climate change, restore wildlife habitat, and […]
Jillian Varney: Cultivating Community at Small Family Farm and CSA
This week we hear from Jillian and Adam Varney at Small Family Farm and CSA in La Farge, Wisconsin. Worker share Daniel Durham and long-time employee Joe Orso share their thoughts on the community aspect of Small Family Farm. For photos of their farm, please visit their website’s photo gallery. JILLIAN: “Farming looked like kind […]
