Monthly Archives for January, 2011
Monday’s Guests – Build Your Own Containers for Small Space Gardening
Everything But the Quack: Roasted Wild Duck
I will preface this by saying that I am not a hunter. Maybe someday in the future I will learn to be more comfortable with guns, but it hasn't happened yet (right … Continue reading the story "Everything But the Quack: Roasted Wild Duck"
Internships!
We've had several people ask if they can come help at the farm. They want to learn more about urban farming. They want to get their hands dirty. And then Esperanza from Pluck and Feather Farm posted about it. It got me to thinking that maybe we should do that. Help people learn what it takes to do what we do. Get a … Continue reading the story "Internships!"
What is wrong with Genetically Modified Organisms?
Because of the USDA's approval of RR alfalfa, I've decided to repost this today.
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I prefer to eat and feed my livestock animals organic food. Not just because of the lack of chemical residue left on the foods, but also to avoid genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Stephanie and I did a research paper back in college on GMOs before they had really come into the … Continue reading the story "What is wrong with Genetically Modified Organisms?"
Surprise Surprise
I've been checking Lucy's kits every day to make sure they are healthy. Yesterday was no different. Imagine my surprise though, as I'm showing the kits to Jeanette that there aren't 4 kits but 5! She gave us 5 kits and we didn't even know it! I guess it wasn't just the bare minimum. And boy are they lively! They should be opening their eyes this weekend which … Continue reading the story "Surprise Surprise"
My Thoughts on the Food Safety Modernization Act
I first heard about this bill back in early 2009 when it first came into fruition. Mostly I read about people freaking out that it would outlaw backyard gardening, it would destroy organic food and would end small farms. None of which was actually true. When I read all these rumors I decided to read the bill for myself. The Tester-Hagen Amendment to the … Continue reading the story "My Thoughts on the Food Safety Modernization Act"
Carrots, Beets & Turnips Oh My!
Oh, and let's not forget parsnips, rutabegas, radishes and onions if we're going to discuss root vegetables. I'd add in salsify but I haven't tried that yet. Potatoes and garlic aren't started by seed so we're going to ignore them for this post.
My … Continue reading the story "Carrots, Beets & Turnips Oh My!"
The East Bay Urban Agriculture Alliance
Last week Tom and I went to the very first meeting to establish the East Bay Urban Agriculture Alliance. Our friend Esperanza from Pluck and Feather Farm along with Dana Perls from Pesticide Watch put the meeting together. Other attendees included Gavin from Planting Justice, Zaigham Kabir from the Center of Progressive Action, author Novella Carpenter, and Beebo Thurman from the … Continue reading the story "The East Bay Urban Agriculture Alliance"
German Cabbage
Joel Salatin
Last night Tom and I with several of our other urban farming friends including Kitty from Havenscourt Homestead, Heidi from Itty Bitty Farm in the City and Shelby who is still in need of her own urban farm, got to see Joel Salatin speak in Berkeley. For those that don't know who he is, he is a "grass farmer" from the Shenandoah Valley … Continue reading the story "Joel Salatin"