What do you get when you cross celery and lettuce? Celtuce, of course. Cathy Isom tells you about a leafy vegetable that will have you doing a double-take. That story’s …
National Pick Strawberries Day
There is something special about the taste of strawberries picked straight off of the vine. Cathy Isom tells us about a celebration day to have us grabbing our baskets. You …
Foodkeeper App Update
The USDA’s Foodkeeper app is a handy way of finding out on your smartphone or tablet if those leftovers are safe to eat. Cathy Isom fills us in about the …
Food Waste Goals
USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Cathy Isom …
Viticulture for Veterans
As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing from some …
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military …
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ Markets serve a lot of different purposes for community. Daniel Lee tells us how the benefits of Farmers’ Markets go beyond the producer and the buyer of the products. …
Farmers Markets Explosion
The number of farmers markets today is about twice what it was just ten years ago. Daniel Lee looks into how farmers markets have doubled in numbers across the U.S. …
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
If you’re looking to start a Farmer’s Market or a local food system hub in your area, Cathy Isom lets you know toolkits are available at your fingertips for starting …
People’s Garden
The concept of the People’s Garden is generally one that’s tended by volunteers and a lot of the food from it donated to local food banks and such. Cathy Isom …
Foreign Fruits-Veggies
The next time you’re in the supermarket strolling around the produce section take a good look at all of the fruits and vegetables. There may be more than a few …
Veteran’s Vision
When active duty is over and it’s time to return to civilization, this thought comes to mind for a Retired Army Colonel in Kansas. Cathy Isom tells us about a …
Therapy for Veterans
Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom tells us how farms …
Musical Vegetables
Many people know that playing a musical instrument has so many benefits and can bring joy to you and everyone around you. Cathy Isom fills us in on how we …