only the brave need apply
The Farm Business Development Center at Prairie Crossing Farm provides a great hands-on program to help beginning farmers begin farming.
Everyone agrees we need more farmers to serve the growing demand for organic and local food. These folks are actually doing something about it.
drug of choice
Another great NYT editorial by Michael Pollan…
One of the leading products of the American food industry has become patients for the American health care industry.
Three-quarters of our health care spending goes to treat chronic diseases that are preventable with life-style and diet changes. Food should be an important part of the health care reform debate, but it isn’t. Let’s reform our diet and our health care will take care of itself.
2009 Sustainable Ag Farmer of the Year
I know Henry Brockman personally. He is an incredible organic farmer here in Central Illinois. The book, written by his sister Terra Brockman, will be interesting reading for anyone who loves farmers and good food. The whole Brockman family really lives what they believe. Terra started The Land Connection here in Illinois, an organization devoted to preserving farm land and promoting local food.
To order the book, go HERE.
Here’s a good summation of research-based information supporting the many benefits of organic food and farming. It’s called Core Truths and is put out by The Organic Center. Their site is full of excellent information.
I’ve been swamped with field work, thus the dearth of blog entries. In Illinois we’ve had a very difficult Spring for farming, frustrating for farm research, as well. Hope to get into a more regular blogging rhythm soon.
Just found this one. Go to it and watch the cool video featuring Okfuskee Farm.
Crop Mob is going on my blogroll.
–Virtual Farmer
