Locally Grown

Home farming was as natural to our ancestors as wireless broadband is to us today, but growing a vegetable garden in the backyard is once again becoming a popular alternative for many Americans who want to insure that their produce is grown safely and organically.  Growing your own garden comes with many challenges and rewards.  One of the most common reasons people put off starting a home vegetable garden is a perceived lack of workable space in the yard.  I was talking with my friend last week as she daydreamed about starting some cabbage rows in the spring, and maybe carrots, peas, and tomatoes.   Continue reading

We’ve all heard about the developments in genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and how they may be able to solve future food and energy needs, but how safe are they really?  It’s difficult to make a fair evaluation at this early stage in the implementation of the program in farms and laboratories.  But if you would like to avoid produce that has been genetically modified by chemicals or special seeds, the best thing to do is buy from your local farmers’ market.  The family owned farms in your region do not introduce GMO’s like the corporate farms because they cannot produce on such a large scale and they are focused on preserving their land for future generations.  This video provides a time line around the issue and some basic information so you can form your opinion and probably value the local farms in your area even more. Continue reading

Farming isn’t all about corn and potatoes.  Located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley North Carolina, along the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains lies a fertile, sun-soaked landscape rich for growing grapes organically, which eventually wind up being pressed into some of North Carolina’s wine country’s most delicious wines. Several varieties of muscadines and hybrid American grapes, all organically raised and picked by hand, are used to produce naturally sumptuous wines for enjoying in all occasions.

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Locally produced food has so many benefits for the consumer, the producer and the entire community surrounding it.  If you are an environmentally conscious individual and are looking for some green alternatives when you do your grocery, here are some reasons why your town’s or state’s locally grown goods are a much better option. Continue reading