From the inbox: Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks, the popular service that provides farm-fresh foods to customers via CSAs and weekly produce boxes, has been awarded an $81,000 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture's Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program to "increase the fair trade supply of local food." more ›

We all tend to follow trends now and then. Based on personal experience farm dinners are a good trend to follow, without getting dirt under the nails. more ›

Slowly but surely, the concept of Community Sponsored Agriculture is picking up steam for people looking to buy the freshest possible locally grown produce. Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks is one example. Growing Home, which also provides agricultural job training, is another. I can speak from experience to the benefits of a CSA subscription. more ›

Joining a Community Supported Agriculture program is a great way to cut out the middleman and get just a little bit closer to your food supply. more ›