Blogging is a labor of love. I love sharing with you what we're up to and what we learn. I really hope that all of my readers learn a little something from our adventures and can become more self sufficient in their lives as well.
I spend several hours every week researching, writing, finding guest posters and answering email questions. Because this site is self hosted … Continue reading the story "The Tip Jar – Going Ad Free"
Post Archives from the ‘Community’ Category
Meet Your Farmer – Foggy River Farm
Our meet your farmer posts feature a small family farm that we feel exemplifies the type of food system we all need to support. They show passion and dedication to raising and growing food sustainably.
This month we got a chance to go visit Foggy River Farm which is located in … Continue reading the story "Meet Your Farmer – Foggy River Farm"
Lynda and Emmett
Blessed are the Cheesemakers
I am new to making cheese, but I love doing it! Once you have the tools you need it can be quite fun, though sometimes time consuming. But the resulting product is nothing short of amazing. There's something to be said about processing your own food.
So … Continue reading the story "Blessed are the Cheesemakers"
Monday’s Guests – Colleges and Urban Farming
Today's guest post comes from Marina Salsbury and is a contributing writer for onlinephdprograms.net.
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… Continue reading the story "Monday’s Guests – Colleges and Urban Farming"We want your photos, stories and knowledge!
Monday is our guest post day. But we want more than just guest posts.
We'd love to share your photos of your urban or rural farm to share. We want your stories whether they are funny, moving or sad to share. And of course we want your knowledge to share.
And as usual, we will post any info you'd like to share … Continue reading the story "We want your photos, stories and knowledge!"
We'd love to share your photos of your urban or rural farm to share. We want your stories whether they are funny, moving or sad to share. And of course we want your knowledge to share.
And as usual, we will post any info you'd like to share … Continue reading the story "We want your photos, stories and knowledge!"
Meet Your Farmer – How Farming Should Be
We're going to now be going out and meeting the farmers that produce our food. I want to try and feature a farmer once a month that raises and grows our food in a way that sustainable and that we feel are doing what's truly right. This first one is extra special to us.
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Thrive! It’s Heidi’s Turn!
I'm so excited to share another Whole Foods film on urban farming. This time it's our good friends at Itty Bitty Farm in the City. Also, tonight on Facebook Heidi and I are answering any of your urban farming questions. Just post your question on the 'Discussions' tab (under the profile photo) on Whole Foods' Facebook page and we'll answer them.
My Letter to the City of Oak Park
I sent this letter to the mayor, city planner, and city manager of Oak Park, Michigan. If you haven't heard, the City of Oak Park is threatening Julie Bass with 93 days of jail time for having a very nicely maintained vegetable garden in her front yard instead of lawn. Mrs. Bass and her family are not breaking any codes that the city has. They … Continue reading the story "My Letter to the City of Oak Park"
The Urban Farming Backlash and How We Can Support Those in Need
Urban farming and homesteading is gaining momentum. People are realizing that we need to take control of our own food security. But it's not all rainbows and puppies. There seems to be some backlash occurring. But with this backlash there is this amazing community that comes together to help those that are affected.
The ongoing trademark issue, for those that aren't keeping up-to-date, has … Continue reading the story "The Urban Farming Backlash and How We Can Support Those in Need"
The ongoing trademark issue, for those that aren't keeping up-to-date, has … Continue reading the story "The Urban Farming Backlash and How We Can Support Those in Need"
Urban Homesteading Action Day
Today is another action day to reclaim urban homesteading. But instead of blog posts urban homesteaders are creating YouTube videos. As more people post them, I will add them to this post. So stay tuned throughout the day to see more videos. And please go leave these awesome homesteaders some love on their YouTube videos!
… Continue reading the story "Urban Homesteading Action Day"
… Continue reading the story "Urban Homesteading Action Day"