Did you know that 25-30% of total greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to our food system? The story behind our food system is complex, because it includes production, transportation, retail, ...

ANN ARBOR – You've heard it all before: buying local supports the local economy, creates jobs, helps the environment, and saves energy. But have you thought about the impact that buying and eating ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eating locally grown foods is a stellar way to support local business and economy, and a sneaky way to reduce your carbon footprint. Many produce items available at chain grocery stores fly hundreds ...

As residents of Vancouver, B.C., maybe that's what James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith should have called their "100-mile diet." But who's complaining when their one-year experiment in eating only ...

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 ...

This weekend may be the final Boulder Farmers Market of the season, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until April to get your hands on local food. Your last opportunity to shop in person will be ...