“From my perspective as an organic farmer and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, small scale, organic, local and sustainable agriculture isn't just a benefit to a community, it's the glue that bonds communities together and is the only way to improve the health of our soils, our health, and our pocket books.”
 
Cooking

Pea shoots are larger than "sprouts" but are not mature enough to produce peas. They taste like peas and have a delicate flavor. Plus, their versatility makes them delicious whether they are raw or cooked. Find out what we bought at the farmers' market this week and see the...
 

The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
 

Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
 
Cooking

Marion Nestle and Alice Waters came to UC Berkeley to present a talk about the importance of sustainability and the farm to table local food movement. I was lucky to get to attend! The event was put on by the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and the Berkeley Food Institute, which is working on a ... Sustainability and Local Food Talk by Marion Nestle and Alice Waters
Kids

Recently I attended the Sonoma Heirloom Exhibition. My decision to go was based on two reasons: 1) Any visit to a farmer's market in Sonoma or Santa Rosa yields the most beautiful local-grown produce, consistently on every trip. This image was photographed by me from items I picked at a summer farmer's market in Sonoma: ... A Vegan Petting Zoo – Great Activity for Kids
Food and Health

Here's a closer look at a few ways you can maximize the impact of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans during the summer months...
Kids, MyPlate

June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Pique your audience's interest in these tasty foods by introducing some riddles from Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, LD...