Fresh local produce! What could taste better? The 2009 Taste the Local Difference guide is a complete list of farms, wineries, and other businesses that offer fresh, locally grown food products in northwest Lower Michigan. Taste the Local Difference promotes local farm foods, helps schools serve them, links new farmers to land and other resources, and [...]
In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that’s been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of [...]
Developers are creating subdivisions around organic farms to attract buyers according to the article Organic Farms as Subdivision Amenities in the New York Times. According to the article, these subdivisions have been treating farms as an amenity. LandChoices’ member Ed McMahon is quoted in the article: “Open space improves the return for a developer,” Mr. [...]
What should we have for dinner? The Omnivore’s Dilemma is a book about food. Where our food comes from and what happens to it along the way. And what it says may shock you! It brings up many strong reasons to get back to eating food that is truly healthy. I’m only half way through this [...]
Farmer’s markets are an important way to support local farms and agriculture in your community. They are a fun, educational outing for the family. I’ve found them to be a great way to meet new people. Supporting your local farmer’s markets helps farmers make the money they need to stay in the business of farming. You [...]
