Like a Bodega, but Nestled in the Hills

The Hawthorne Valley Farm Store in Columbia County is a health-conscious and earth-conscious grocery.

OP-ED COLUMNIST; New Farmers Find Their Footing

Mark Bittman Op-Ed column welcomes the growing pool of sustainable farmers, noting that everyone benefits from their concern for the environment and desire to grow, and eat, better food; holds that these new farmers deserve recognition for their bold and often creative programs

In New Jersey, Many Hurdles to Growing Organic Blueberries

There are just four certified organic farms in New Jersey whose primary crop is blueberries, and all face challenges to meeting the demand for the berries, from pests to certification.

E. Coli Fallout: My Salad, My Health

Every bite of lettuce is a vote of confidence in the systems that bring greens to our plate. But that trust can be misplaced.

Organic Farming Finds a Growing Fan Base in India

Farmers in the country report that natural methods lift their productivity and the quality of the food they grow.

Organic Farming’s Foothold Grows Stronger

Despite weak economic conditions, sales of organic foods in the United States and Europe are growing, and investors have noticed.

Lamb the Conquistadors Would Recognize

The only producers of certified-organic lamb in New Mexico still graze sheep on wild land.

‘This Life Is in Your Hands’ by Melissa Coleman – Review

In “This Life Is in Your Hands,” Melissa Coleman recalls a back-to-the-land childhood in Maine.

Will Mickey Mouse Wear a Milk Mustache?

The Disney Channel cable channel is among the media properties owned by the Walt Disney Company that are carrying a campaign for milk sold by Horizon Organic.

Farm Too Formal? Try the Barn

An alternative to the Farmhouse, the Barn at Bedford Post serves dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays, and breakfast and lunch every day.