by Farm To Consumer Foundation | Feb 5, 2015 | Newsletter Issue Two
It all begins with good soil. People, animals, and plants: all need well-mineralized food for a healthy existence. Producing foods with proper nutrients and minerals requires healthy soil, a soil enriched through the practices of biological farming. Learning how a...
by Farm To Consumer Foundation | Feb 5, 2015 | Newsletter Issue Two
Work has begun on the new Fresh Milk Production Publication, and F2C expects the project to stay on track for a December publication date. Subcommittee Members Tim Wightman, Rebecca Brown, Sharon Wilson and Ted and Peg Beals have recruited Lily Dougherty-Johnson as...
by Farm To Consumer Foundation | Feb 5, 2015 | Newsletter Issue Two
In January, the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation launched “Raw Milk University”, a series of internet-based seminars for dairy producers interested in raw milk operations. Twelve sessions of the “webinars” were scheduled, in January, April, July and October. Three programs...
by Farm To Consumer Foundation | Feb 5, 2015 | Newsletter Issue Two
In September, F2C hired social media wunderkind Hannah Westheimer to engage the public with the Farm-to-Consumer Foundation via social media sites. Hannah’s plans for attracting and engaging followers include maintaining an active presence on all sites and posting...
by Farm To Consumer Foundation | Dec 9, 2014 | Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News
If you’re a student FFA member, write an essay about the role of sustainable agriculture in the future of food production in the U.S. for a chance to win a trip for you and a chaperone to your choice of one of sustainable agriculture’s largest conferences —...
by Hannah Westheimer | Nov 11, 2014 | Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News
The Washington Post published an articles written by Mark Bittman, Michael Pollan, Ricardo Salvador and Olivier De Schutterthat, highlighting a key issue in the United States, while the government recommends “a diet of 50 percent vegetables and fruits, the...
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 Hannah Westheimer | Sep 9, 2014 | Farm-to-Consumer Foundation News
Check out the 10 things to review for effective cleaning of your milking system by Hamby Dairy Supplies here!
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...