What’s in your “water?”
I recently read an article that indicated young children, over age 2, don’t need as much milk in their diets as previously thought. In fact, it was recommended that after …
Of all farmland, just 1%…
As we think about our health, one of our core needs is good quality food. Quality food is grown by having good nutrients in our soil, regardless of whether food …
Is glyphosate a new food additive? Better hope not!
According to a recent article by Rodale Institute , this chemical can be found in much of our food crops and hence, part of the crops that our animal stock …
Micro, Macro…were do I find them?
Probably the easiest way to remember these important nutrients for our bodies is that these vitamins and minerals predominately come through our soil and plants; meats can provide some as …
Meet Anton – my CSA farmer, Good Work Farm, Nazareth, PA
Anton Shannon is a partner with Lisa Mistkelly, along with Rocco, pet patroller and customer service official. I found Good Work Farm while searching for a CSA close to my …
Pay now or Pay later…what price do you put on your health?
Although there has been a rising awareness and support for organic foods, the percentage of people that shop for organic remains small; according to some reports, 5.7 % as …
The Earth-Plant-Us connection
Food has been declining in nutritional value since the early 1940s. In 1947, JI Rodale, an organic pioneer began the organic and sustainable farming crusade.* And Dr. Daphne Miller**, in …
What is Organic Farming?
We hear so much today about “organic” related to our food production, eating as well as other products. And, as with most things, there are truths, partial truths, and no …