In the last 20 years, more than 11 million acres of US farmland have been converted, fragmented or paved over by development projects, according to a new report by the American Farmland Trust.
Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan
Former venture capitalist Woody Tasch says somewhere between philanthropy and venture capital, there needs to be investment in sustainable enterprises.
Commnity-Supported Agriculture
Steve Curwood talks with the owners of Caretaker Farm in Williamstown, MA, a community-supported agriculture enterprise that links traditional organic, local food production and an unconventional approach to marketing.
Hospitals Buying Local
Many hospitals are expanding their cuisine and turning to local farms for fresh produce.
