Articles

Locally Focused:

Farms Offer Locally Raised Meats - Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only local foods available - local farms also produce many types of meats using humane and sustainable practices. Read on to learn about meat-raising methods of local farms, and how to purchase these meats for yourself directly from the farms! Originally published in the January 2006 Ithaca Journal.

Community Supported Agriculture Connects Consumers to Farms - Community Supported Agriculture is yet another way of purchasing locally produced foods, as well as directly supporting area farmers. Read on to find out how you can become involved with Community Supported Agriculture and enjoy your own share of a farmer’s produce all season long! Originally published in the March 2006 Ithaca Journal.

The First Greens of Spring - Have you ever wondered how farmers grow the fresh, local crops you enjoy, even starting in the early months of the season? Read on to learn about crops local farmers produce in the early spring, and the farming methods making this possible. Originally published in the April 2006 Ithaca Journal.

From Farm to Table - Looking for a restaurant where fresh produce is picked and almost immediately prepared in a delicious dish brought to your table? Look no farther than Elderberry Pond! Read on to find out more.

Say Cheese! - Many local dairy farms also produce cheeses. Read on to learn which local farmers produce these foods, and how you can bring them directly from the farm to your home! Originally published in the May 2006 Ithaca Journal.

Strawberries: The First Fruit of Summer - Strawberries are one of the first locally grown foods available in the summer season, and they can easily be found in many places in Tompkins County. Read on to learn where to find local strawberries, including pick-your-own and hydroponic farms! Originally published in the June 2006 Ithaca Journal.

Celebrate the Holidays with Local Foods - Need ideas for gifts and cooking during the holiday season? Many local products are also available during the winter months - read on to learn about enjoying local foods all year long! Originally published in the December 2005 Ithaca Journal

National articles on Local Food and Sustainable Agriculture:

The New Food Crusade - Organic farms, conservation, fruits and veggies in schools -- the Bay Area leads the charge to change how Congress subsidizes farming.

You Are What You Grow - Michael Pollan discusses how the farm bill influences our public health as it relates to the obesity epidemic, our environment, and international agriculture and development. He calls for us to rename the farm bill to the food bill to more appropriately represent its influence on all eaters of this nation.

Put Global Warming on the Menu - How our food choices effect our climate. Tips for simple ways we can all reduce global warming through what and how we eat. Written by Jennifer Wilkins, Food and Safety Fellow at Cornell University, published on January 7, 2007 in the Albany TimesUnion.

Perserving Fossil Fuels and Nearby Farmland by Eating Locally - The experience of Locavores (people who eat from within a 100 mile radius) from Vermont to California. Written by Marian Burros, published on April 25, 2007 in the New York Times, reproduced on the Rural Vermont website.

Congressman Kind introduces a plan for the next Farm Bill - Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) has introduced his Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2006. The bill is an outline for the next farm bill and increases funding for renewable energy development, doubles conservation spending and provides consumers with greater access to locally-produced, healthy foods. Published September 13, 2006 on Brownfield Ag News for America.

Fossil fuels consume big portion of food costs - The price of gas is hovering around $3 a gallon, leaving many American families to think hard about the distances they are willing to drive this summer. While families rebudget their travel expenses, most are not questioning how the price of gas will affect their dinner plans. But decisions about the foods we eat might be a far more important consideration when trying to cut down on energy use. Written by Jennifer Wilkins, Food and Safety Fellow at Cornell University, and published on May 7, 2006 in the Albany Times Union.

The Lure of the 100-Mile Diet - “ Locavores” around the country are making the commitment to eat as much locally produced food as possible. Read on to find out more about their efforts, and learn how you can join this initiative! Written by Margot Roosevelt and published on June 11, 2006 on TIME.com.

Six Rules for Eating Wisely - Still not sure how you can eat more healthfully and locally? Read on for some helpful fast facts to get you on your way! Written by Michael Pollan and published on June 11, 2006 on TIME.com.

Voting With Your Food Dollar - What are large businesses doing in light of the revolution towards eating more fresh, local foods? Read on to find out! Written by Regina Schrambling, originally published August 16, 2006 in the LA Times, reproduced on the WK Kellogg Foundation website.