A Word on Waste: Part II
This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste. In the previous article I discussed the massive impact food…
A Word on Waste: Part I
This article is part of a four-part series on buying, storing, preserving and composting foods to prevent waste. Throwing out spoiled food is already a bummer, but many…
5 Favorite Foodie Films for 2019
We all turn to film and video for inspiration, escape, education and sometimes even in search of purpose. A well done film will take you on a journey…
Event Spotlights: Upcoming Local Food Events
Join Us at These Upcoming Local Food Events! We’re out and about this month at a variety of community events. Join us in celebration of local food and learn…
Celebrate the Kick-off of Asparagus Season in Empire
Did you know that May is National Asparagus month? If you are anything like me, you can’t wait for the first asparagus spears to start nudging their way…
Wasted: How UP Establishments Feed the Worms
In the United States, we waste 40% of food produced, and an alarming 90% of that goes to the landfill, where it emits methane gas which is a…
Fighting Food Waste One Plate at a Time
Did you know that nearly 40% of the food produced in the United States ends up in the landfill? And about 95% of this discarded food ends up…
Tackling Climate Change at your Dinner Table
What we choose to eat has huge implications on the planet’s ability to sustain us. Globally, food production accounts for approximately 33% of our total greenhouse gas emissions.…
Stormcloud Brewing Company Grows Community
Local foods infuse Stormcloud Brewing Company, from the food to the brewery and even the hands-on customer experience.
Ending Food Waste – Feeding People
The amount of food wasted in our nation is stunning. “In the United States, 31 percent — or 133 billion pounds — of the 430 billion pounds of…