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.

Michelle Obama Writing a Book on Healthy Food

Michelle Obama will write a book about the organic garden she planted on the South Lawn of the White House and the virtues of eating fresh, locally grown food.

New Generation of Farmers Emerges in Oregon

With a new food culture whetting interest in agriculture among people under 40, the average age in a Corvallis Grange goes to 35 from 65.

MOO Milk, an Organic Co-op in Maine, Struggles for Customers

A dairy co-operative in coastal Maine that produces slow-pasteurized organic milk is struggling to find enough customers to stay in business.

Helping Soldiers Trade Their Swords for Plows

A novel boot camp in California is among several programs whose goal is to bring the energy of young soldiers re-entering civilian life to the aging farm population of rural America.

Max Goldberg Advocates for Organic Food: Up Close

A Twitter feed and a blog, livingmaxwell.com, help spread his message.

A Pet Salad With That Mouse?

A trademarked version of something that’s been available at farmers’ markets for years, Pet Salad is wheatgrass for pets, including iguanas, tortoises and especially cats.