The Bethel CT Farmers’ Market is a special event every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They are open May to November and are located at 67 Stony Hill Road in Bethel, Connecticut. Some of the amazing offerings include clams, dairy, plants, vegetables, fruit, bread, prepared foods, pork, beef, lamb, eggs, wool, bakery items, …
Shortt’s Farm is a beautiful six acre, USDA certified organic vegetable farm located at 52 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook, CT. Sue, Jim and their sons James and Jesse are first generation farmers who grow and sell many different types of vegetables including hard to find heirloom varieties. They also have everything you need to …
Our Food System is everything involved in production, processing, distribution, consumption to waste. From farm to table! Our current production system has been very successful but, with consequences. We have never produced more food worldwide, but we are dealing with unprecedented numbers of Malnutrition, Obesity, Chronic hunger, and Chronic disease. The mono-crop production and processing …
Most of us don’t give a second thought to food policy and how it affects what we eat, but being aware of what’s happening keeps us in the driver’s seat when it comes to making an impact. There are regulations and laws being passed every year that affect a wide range of food-related topics such …
Fresh, Fresh, Fresh! This is what “organic” used to be! Being able to harvest food directly from your yard, deck, windowsill, or community garden means you are getting the healthiest and best-tasting food you can find. No travel time, no chemicals, and no plastic storage. Just freshness! When you plant your own food, you know …
Real Food is single ingredient, zero or minimally processed, and as close to nature as possible. The buzz phrases to look for are organically grown, pasture-raised, wild-caught, grass-fed, and locally grown. Put simply, real food is food as it’s found in nature. Only 9% of Americans meet the dietary guidelines for daily veggies and only …
Regenerative agriculture is definitely a buzzword in the industry right now. When we’re talking about regenerative agriculture we’re talking about a sustainable food production system that not only produces nutrient-dense food but can also contribute to reversing the effects of global warming. About 10% of greenhouse gasses come from a combination of carbon emissions that …
Imagine if we could feed more people, save money, and rebalance our environment, just by making a few important changes to our daily routines. In a time when we face growing hunger in America, growing costs of managing our waste, and increased environmental imbalance, it’s important to know that paying attention to how we manage …
THE TRAILER How do we get as much fresh, local food to as many people as possible? Sean Fitzpatrick of Real Food Share and Annmarie Gianni of Moss Creek Farm dive into the grass-root action steps to make a lasting impact on our local food system and ensure that everybody has access to healthy food. …
