by Autumn Ellis | Dec 13, 2017 | Resources
Dr. Joseph R. Heckman discusses securing fresh food from fertile soil, challenges to the organic and raw milk movements in his latest article. In recent decades, a diverse community of dairy farmers, consumers and nutrition advocates has campaigned amidst considerable...
by Autumn Ellis | Sep 10, 2014 | Consumers, Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News, Farmers, Resources
Come learn the core principles of traditional diets, inspired by the teachings of the Weston A. Price Foundation, and explore how embracing this lifestyle can contribute to one’s health, wellness and longevity. Hosted at Shelburne Farms, The Vermont Traditional Foods...
by Autumn Ellis | Aug 1, 2014 | Consumers, Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News, Farmers, Resources
Yesterday the White House and USDA hosted a meeting with food, agriculture and data industry officials in an attempt to encourage innovation to stem the effects of climate change on agriculture and food production Beyond “stemming” the effects of climate...
by Autumn Ellis | Jul 14, 2014 | Consumers, Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News, Farmers, Resources
Research from a new study highlights the nutritional benefits of eating organic, pesticide-free foods. “A meta-analysis of 343 previously peer-reviewed studies from all over the world has found that organic crops contain more antioxidants and fewer pesticides...
by Autumn Ellis | Jan 31, 2014 | Consumers, Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News, Farmers, Resources
The Farm-to-Consumer Foundation has been invited to speak at T&D Willey farm this March on the importance of biological agriculture, so please check back for dates and times. Below is a recent article from grist.org that features an interview with Tom Willey,...
by Autumn Ellis | Jan 31, 2014 | Consumers, Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News, Farmers, Resources
A recent article published in The Washington Post highlights the lengths to which dedicated consumers will go in order to obtain raw milk. Due to the imposed federal and state regulations on raw milk, many people who firmly believe in its benefits have found...
