FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Shrimp two ways NEWS: Maine dairy farmers priced out of the barn National Family Farm Coalition says dairy needs more oversight In Rhode Island, locavores thrive year-round Maryland chicken growers face EPA crackdown Delaware’s anti-sprawl efforts cut by $14 million Vermont’s maple syrup-makers strike gold EVENTS: 4/3-4: Farm to Table conference, Pittsburgh, […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: In search of local produce, but coming up short NEWS: Farm Bill implementation update New York City restaurants go trans-fat-free New law permits farmers to sell more unpasteurized milk As tobacco loses currency, a new cash crop blooms Grain heads for boom year Business booms down on the farm Farmers markets grow […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What’s in a number?  How the press got the idea that food travels 1,500 miles from farm to plate. NEWS: Following Fannie and Freddie, Farmer Mac gets infusion of $65 million Farm Aid’s urges congress to redirect bailout Maine family farm finds sweet new niche The churning point Agritourism grows in New […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Food comes into its own as an academic discipline NEWS: Maine potato farmers get innovative to get ahead Foods stamps come to more farmer’s markets Farm shares rise in popularity For Vermont foodbank, farm buy is a perfect fit A fungus humongous: Pennsylvania is No. 1 in growing mushrooms More, but smaller, […]

POTLUCK NEWS: DECEMBER 2008 ******************* Potluck News is the monthly e-newsletter of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG) What title best describes you: CSA farmer, farm-to-school advocate, farmland conservationist, local & regional eater, community gardener, ag. policy wonk, dairy farmer, something else?  There’s strength in numbers!  Why not bring some people like yourself together […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: One burger with a Champagne chaser, hold the guilt NEWS: China’s Shift on Food Was Key to Trade Impasse New Hampshire Study seeks to define rural areas Inner-City Farms New England farms blossom in cheese renaissance Frequent Family Meals Might Reduce Teen Substance Use Helping farmers find their niche EVENTS: 8/2: Mid-Atlantic […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The Commander in Chef NEWS: House Calls for Closer Watch on Food Supply Organic Dairies Watch the Good Times Turn Bad Oil is well for Maine farmers growing canola Vermont and New Hampshire farmers look for more slaughterhouse capacity Maryland children, meet your vegetables New York Chef Dan Barber growing into movement […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The First Vegetables NEWS: Subsidy debate weighs farmers vs. children Tufts’ Merrigan tapped for No. 2 slot at USDA Organic milk boom in Maine going bust Farm-to-plate bill looks to boost Vermont economy Delaware losing 6,000 acres of its farmland a year Farming rises on Cape, across Massachusetts N.J. open space groups […]

POTLUCK NEWS: JANUARY 2009 ******************* Happy New Year from the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NESAWG)!  Do you have a winter event you want included in Potluck?  Post it to the NEFOOD.org events calendar and we’ll make sure to include it: http://www.nefood.org/events ******************* FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Is a new food policy on Obama’s list? NEWS: […]

FARM BILL UPDATE: Farm Bill passed with veto-proof majority FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The end of the horn of plenty? NEWS: Northeast food and farms go “social” Young Maine families desire simple farming way of life Niche markets could fill Mid-Atlantic farmers’ pockets New York farms and wineries feel effects of a labor shortage UConn raises […]

FARM BILL UPDATE: Farm Bill Drama Continues – Will a Deal be Reached by April 18th? FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Anti-hunger Movement Just Too Nice NEWS: Food Price Inflation Changes How We Shop Yes, It’s Local, Even in Winter Major PA Grower Ends Crop, Lacking Workers Urban Jungle Drink Beer and Save the World NJ Taking […]

FARM BILL UPDATE: New Year, old Farm Bill FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What will we eat as the oil runs out? NEWS: New York City’s hungry for a regional market, but where? Vermont ‘localvore’ advocates question state meat inspection rules Maine’s new “protect and sell” program seeks to shield farmland Connecticut’s farmland still vanishing Pennsylvania first […]

FARM BILL UPDATE As outside temps cool, action in the Senate heats up FOOD FOR THOUGHT: NEWS: Economic factors pushing surge in food imports: FDA Agriculture Secretary Johanns resigns to seek Senate seat Diners across the U.S. head to the farm NJ farms took in $57.5 million from tourism Prep schools revive agriculture programs A […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Fair Trade Hits Home NEWS: Farm Bill passes House.  Attention turns to Senate Maine approves GM modified corn New farm group looks for way to stabilize dairy prices EVENTS: 8/2-5: Kneading Conference, Skowhegan, ME 8/9-12: American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA 8/10-12: Annual NOFA Summer Conference, Amherst, MA 8/21: Whole […]