The Makings of True Organic Soil
What’s the most important part of your vegetable garden? Healthy organic dirt! Yes folks, we can have organic seeds, plants, compost and fertilizer, but if our plants are sitting in poor topsoil or heavy clay packed soil, you might spend the growing season wondering what went wrong. Let’s talk about what makes an awesome … Read more
How Can I Affect the Food Chain?
It’s no secret that buying and growing locally will always keep funds circulating through the local economy. Although this is the case, the livelihood of US organic farmers is still facing unsteady ground. Today, The Integrative Medicine Clinician’s Journal is suggesting how a simple phone call can help keep our local organic farmers thriving. If … Read more
There’s More To Food Than Frosty Flakes, So Says This Kid!
Have your kids heard about TED talks or are they too zoned out eating cheesy poofs in front of the boob tube all day? Here’s one kid that’s a real smart whipper-snapper. Youngster, Birke Baehr says he’s choosing a career in organic farming over becoming an NFL football player. Check him out in his next … Read more
Join Community Supported Agriculture
This time of year offers a colorful variety of lush veggies and fruit. The way this produce arrives in our kitchens is shifting! As I travel around the US from month to month, I’m happy to see CSAs popping up all over, even here in Rochester where I practice! Originally conceived in Germany and Japan, … Read more
