Farming
No Idle Hands: A Farm Photo Essay
For all the farmers out there who don’t know what a three-day weekend is, this one’s for you.
Organic
What Does Certified Organic Mean?
The green, brown, and white USDA Organic seal is such a simple little image, but it holds so much meaning for organic food and farming—more than most people are aware!
Sustainability
Dedicated to Dirt, Pasture and Doing Our Part to Fight the Climate Crisis
by Jennifer McBride
The extreme weather that comes with climate change has been visible the past few months with floods, wildfires and droughts. Organic farmers work through the challenging extremes and they continue their eco-friendly practices to help fight climate change
Food
Let's Clear Up Some Confusion About Fatty Acids
by Carly Knowles, MS, RDN, LD, PCD
Understanding the differences in fatty acids — omega-3s, omega-6s, CLAs, DHAs — is not an easy task. To start, fatty acids are the building blocks for cell membranes. Different fatty acids affect the body differently
Sustainability
Organic Farmer Called Out for Having a Really Wild Side
by Lisa Hill
You don’t think of staring down a cougar when you think of farming! An organic dairy farmer in Oregon has done some pretty wild things, but nothing as wild as what is going on at his organic farm. He openly shares the land with countless flora and fauna.
Food
Lunch Box Ideas as Children Head Back to School
by Elizabeth McMullen
Packing lunches means you choose what your family eats. There are many healthy organic school lunch ideas. Keep food and milk fresh on the way to school by packing it a certain way.