While fast food is often associated with mass production and long supply chains, a growing number of fast food and fast-casual chains are shifting their focus toward sourcing local produce. This not ...

Imagine a year-round farmers market with aisles full of ripe, colorful fruits and vegetables. Envision grass-fed meat and dairy, free-range poultry and eggs, an assortment of artisan-crafted cheeses ...

Some third-graders from a local elementary school came to my farm for a tour, and I saw it as an opportunity to test their knowledge. So, before they arrived, I tied some carrots to a small maple tree ...

Overall well-being has several factors, including a healthy diet that nourishes the soul and body. A diet that focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and incorporates as many whole foods as possible ...

Kitchen staff at the Clear Lake Middle School in northern Iowa slice local apples as one of the fruit options for lunch. The school district received federal funds through the USDA's Local Food for ...