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Why You Should Be Buying Meat Directly from Local Farmers

Most people probably think of farmers' markets when they want to buy the freshest, best tasting fruits and veggies, but farmers' markets can also be an excellent place to find the freshest, best tasting meat and poultry as well. There are many compelling reasons to buy meat directly from local farmers, including: 1. Ensuring that … Continue reading Why You Should Be Buying Meat Directly from Local Farmers

Keeping PFAs Out of Our Food System

It seems like there’s been more and more talk about PFAs lately, but what are they? PFAs is an abbreviation for per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances, a class consisting of thousands of different chemicals. These substances can be found in all sorts of products, from cosmetics, to clothing, to paint, to non-stick cookware, to fast … Continue reading Keeping PFAs Out of Our Food System

Agritourism Through a Different Lens: White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, AZ

I don’t get to travel as often as I would like to, but when I do, I am naturally drawn to agritourism destinations. I like to think that this is because agriculture and the food system are my passion, but it could be that I’m just not good at leaving my work at home. Whatever … Continue reading Agritourism Through a Different Lens: White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, AZ

Funding a Loan to a Farmer in Need (2023)

It’s the season of giving! This year, we are continuing our annual tradition of funding a new Kiva loan to a fellow farmer. Normally, we encourage people to think locally when it comes to the food system, but in this case, we are supporting our global community of agricultural practitioners by making a contribution where … Continue reading Funding a Loan to a Farmer in Need (2023)