The title of the episode says it all so I decided to use this space to make a point I forgot to mention in the podcast. And that is, why can’t Walmart use the same buying power they have with products to provide affordable health insurance for their workers? If you’re interested in watching a […]

In this week’s podcast, Boomer and Jodie talk about what led them to their decision to not eat tomatoes from the grocery store and how all farm workers deserve to be treated humanely. Mentioned in this episode: Coalition of Immokalee Workers Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit Comedian Jimmy Tingle on […]

Buying into a meat CSA isn’t just for the consumer. We talk about a CSA from the farmer’s point of view. Documentaries mentioned in this episode: Fresh the movie Food Inc. Our Daily Bread Food Matters Subscribe our Podcast

As the Super Bow…er…Big Game approaches, we’re talking about commercials in this episode. Specifically a recent commercial from McDonald’s that tries to make it seems like they’re a part of the farm to table movement. Photos of what fast food commercials say you get vs what you actually get Subscribe to our Podcast

Jodie talks about going through seed catalogs and planning her container garden for 2012. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Safe Seed List Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode we discuss our needs and wants for our own house. We also talk about the recent obstacles in our path to home ownership. Jodie mentions a study about an increased risk of pancreatic cancer from eating processed meats. Subscribe to our Podcast

Check out these tips for choosing the right CSA for you. Find out what to consider before joining a CSA. Find a local CSA Seven Springs Farm Bramble Hollow Farm Broadview Ranch Subscribe to our podcast Here’s that swiss chard picture Jodie talks about in this episode…

As we begin 2012, we share our resolutions for the New Year. Subscribe to our podcast

In our final episode of the year, we look back on 2011. Find a local CSA Seven Springs Farm Broadview Ranch Bramble Hollow Farm Sandy River Pork Starving Off The Land Subscribe to our Podcast

In this episode we discuss a handful of suggestions for holiday gift ideas for the locavores on your list. Books mentioned in this episode: (affiliate links) Michael Pollan – Food Rules Joel Salatin – Folks This Ain’t Normal Cooking From The Farmers’ Market Eating Local Also mentioned: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Safe Seed List Subscribe […]