By Andrea Grom Small farms are the heart of our local food system, but owning and operating them are not for the faint of heart. Farmers work long hours, in all weather, and need to be skilled in running a small business. The pressure is high to get it right.
By Julia Howard Most of us know more about where our morning coffee was grown than where the meat on our dinner plate came from. At the farmers’ market, that can change with one simple question: How did you raise this? Buying meat directly from a farmer gives you something
By Rose & Dan Fera of Leaning Birch Farm In an era dominated by sprawling supermarkets and highly processed foods, it is easy to forget all about the hands that actually grow our meals. The standard grocery store intentionally separates the consumer from the origin of the product, obscuring agricultural