Blog and News
New Lands in Massachusetts: Jhuma & Tila
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Food is the great uniter, capable of permeating and perpetuating culture and tradition. These characteristics are distinct at New Lands Farm, a program of Ascentria Care Alliance located on two
- Published in News & Announcements, Stories and Inspiration
New Farm To School Census: Local Food Purchasing Increasing
Monday, 26 October 2015
On Tuesday, October 20, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new Farm to School Census data confirming the multiple benefits of farm to school programs for kids, communities, and
- Published in General
Facing the challenge, together: conference takes on farmland access
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Farmland access and transfer are among the biggest challenges for new and established farmers across New England. Maine Farmland Trust recently convened a conference to tackle some of the issues
- Published in Maine
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Monday, 19 October 2015
The United States’ food report card is in, and it does not look good at all. 80% failed on sourcing practices and antibiotics usage. Only 5 of the major
- Published in General
Politics of Dietary Guidelines: Sustainability Erased
Thursday, 15 October 2015
In a joint statement by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell, it was confirmed that sustainability goals will not
- Published in General
Wingate Farm Celebrates Permanent Protection of Farmland
Monday, 12 October 2015
Friends and supporters of local farming gathered in Hinsdale, New Hampshire this harvest season to celebrate the permanent protection of Wingate Farm. Olivia Pettengill, the new owner of the Farm,
- Published in New Hampshire
Revised Food Security section of Vermont’s Farm to Plate food system plan released
Thursday, 08 October 2015
Food Security section of the Farm to Plate Strategic Plan is updated to articulate strategies to improve food access, increase local food availability, and advocate for the needs of food
- Published in Vermont
Reports on Contracted Food Service in New England
Tuesday, 06 October 2015
http://www.farmtoinstitution.org/blog/reports-contracted-food-service-new-england
- Published in News & Announcements, Research and Reports
Chicken Fight? Yes, Please. Morrison Healthcare Joins Food Day
Monday, 05 October 2015
As a Registered Dietitian, I have worked in hospitals for over 20 years, starting in college, when I helped patients by providing a leaner protein option. I knew I was
- Published in General
Autumnal Celebrations: Then and Now
Thursday, 01 October 2015
During autumn in New England, Jews celebrate both our local seasonal abundance as well as Sukkot, a biblical holiday with multiple names and historical meanings. Most generally known as a
- Published in Massachusetts
Who Owns the Fish?
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Any commercial fisherman used to be able to fish in U.S. seas. Not anymore. Today, the right to fish belongs to a number of private individuals who have traded, bought
- Published in News & Announcements
SLRO: Farming to Fight Food Insecurity
Monday, 28 September 2015
Imagine, if you will, that you come from a hot, dry place. And now you are “resettled” in a place that is green, cold, and wet. You speak a language,
- Published in Maine
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