food, hydroponics
We ordinarily think of farms as being large green pastures way out in the countryside, where acres of crops are grown and harvested. But these days, farming is becoming a more flexible concept that includes unconventional locations and methods. If you are a...
food, sustainability
There are many ways of tackling food waste, but they often require some planning and effort. A recent idea is perhaps a little more fun, and it’s the anti-food waste app, Too Good To Go. How does it work? The Too Good To Go app prevents food waste by matching...
food, sustainability
Americans generate a lot of trash–a whopping 292 million tons in 2018. What can you do to reduce waste? Go with reusable instead of disposable bags, buy in bulk to reduce excess packaging, be more proactive about recycling, etc. But sometimes, you can’t...
food, sustainability
Food waste is a pressing issue today. The U.S. alone generates roughly 38 million tons of food waste each year! This contributes to global warming, as food dumped at landfills creates the greenhouse gas methane. And it also puts a dent in your pocketbook due to...
food
Farmers markets have been around for a long time, but they’ve been gaining in popularity. With farm-to-table restaurants, organic produce, and local sourcing, there’s been increased popular interest in food quality and its “pedigree,” and going straight to the source...
food
Perhaps you’ve heard the ubiquitous phrase “farm-to-table” to describe restaurants or menus and wondered about it. What does it mean? loosely defined concept In fact, there really isn’t a strict definition, but it generally refers to restaurants sourcing directly from...
