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Erin McCarthy worked for GRACE's food team and blogged at Ecocentric until she left the foundation in April of 2013.
Over the winter, Ecocentric interviewed farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
Over the winter, Ecocentric interviewed farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
Over the winter, Ecocentric interviewed farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
Over the winter, Ecocentric interviewed farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
This winter, Ecocentric is interviewing farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
This winter, Ecocentric is interviewing farmers across the country from our Eat Well Guide in an effort to highlight the challenges and triumphs of sustainable farmers across the country. Join us as we delve in to discover what it means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
Here at GRACE, we emphasize the interconnections between food, water and energy systems. These connections may seem obvious, but we continue to make this point because as a society, we often approach these three systems separately. In fact, even within each system, advocacy efforts often exist in so many silos.
All of us at Ecocentric are reflecting on the New Year and making our resolutions to make 2013 happy, healthy and sustainable. If you are similarly inclined, we have tons of resources here on the blog and at our new GRACE website. To get you started, here are some tips to help you have a lean, green 2013.
Giving the perfect gift can be difficult, even more so if you're looking for something that’s good for your recipient, your community and our planet. To help you out, here are some ideas for greener gifts sure to please everyone on your list!
On August 4th, community gardeners from across the five boroughs gathered on the steps of City Hall to show their support for the New York City Community Garden Coalition (NYCCGC). There were countless speakers working to influence the Parks Department and the Department of Housing and Development (HPD) to include protection from development in the new proposed legislatio
Community gardens create a space that invites conversation, nourishment and connection. There are approximately 500 community gardens in New York City, many of which are in low-income areas.
Yesterday, at the historic site of the old Fulton Fish Market, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn held a press conference to announce the launch of "NYers 4 Markets," a coalition to support the development of a permanent market at this very location in South Street Seaport.
Last Wednesday, Feb 3rd, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene held a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to Article 161 of the New York City Health Code, which prohibits the keeping of wild animals, currently including honeybees. A proposal to amend this section was presented in December, which would "allow New Yorkers to keep hives of non-aggressive honeybees."
An Ohio farmgirl at heart, Deb is a tour de force in the good food movement, as the voice of the Farm to School Network and the burgeoning "domestic peace corps" called FoodCorps, which places young people directly in schools districts to provide them a better connection with local farmers.
I wrote last month about sustainable wine, beer and spirits; now it's time to drop some knowledge about the issues surrounding non- alcoholic drinks. Unfortunately, there are many. From misleading health claims about POM juice to the ongoing fight over milk labeling, taking a product at face value can be the equivalent of drinking the proverbial Kool-Aid.
From certified organic beers to biodynamic wines --- the latest we've seen is fair trade quinoa vodka--- it seems like every time we turn around there is new socially conscious product tempting us. I'll be following this post up in a week or two with another one, focused on non-alcoholic drinks, but for now, join us for a cold one.
