Buying “green” means buying local. When you buy produce at a large grocery store, your food travels an average of...
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Good for the economy
For every dollar spent at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, three times as much is reinvested into our community than...
Why you should buy your food from farmers markets
This article from the Houston Chronicle was written by our friend and recipe blogger, Pamela Walker. “As Wendell Berry has long reminded...
Builds community
Meeting and talking to farmers and food artisans is a great opportunity to learn more about how and where your...
Seasonal food
Much of the food found in chain grocery stores is genetically modified, grown with chemicals, and out of season. Our...
Food Waste, Part 2
On large-scale farms, 7% of crops are not harvested each year because it is not “economically viable.” Millions of pounds...
About Food Waste
40% of America’s food is thrown away! Produce sold at supermarkets often travels for up to 6 weeks, and can...
Advance copies of Farm Fresh Journey Cookbook!
It’s finally here! With over 100 recipes and 200 photographs, this beautiful cookbook is on sale on Saturdays at the...
David and Goliath of Garlic
UPDATE 6/19/16: The US Dept of Commerce has recognized their standing as garlic producers, with therefore the right to request...