Food Hubs: What’s in a name?

I’ve been hearing a lot about food hubs lately, but it wasn’t until Iattended a workshop at NESAWG this past February that I fully understood what they are. What I’ve been calling aggregators…

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Alternative Funding PSA

This is a PSA for those food entrepreneurs trying to finance their ventures, whether you’re established, starting up, or still dreaming: there’s funding out there, waiting for you to find it.

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Exciting News: Michelle Obama Cites Us!

Michelle Obama cites us! Yes, it’s true! Known to the press corps as FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States), Mrs. Obama has just published her new book entitled American Grown. It stresses healthy…

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25 tips for eating local without going crazy

No matter where you live, eating seasonally and locally offers a different way of thinking about food. While some areas of the country are relatively blessed to have locally grown fruits and…

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Announcing: The Farmer’s Kitchen

I’m thrilled to announce that my new cookbook, The Farmer’s Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Your CSA and Farmers’ Market Foods is now available for sale.

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Financing Your Business

Perhaps it’s a sign of a recovering economy: entrepreneurs are opening new businesses.  Lydia Shire and Jasper White’s new restaurant, Towne Stove and Spirit opened this summer at the Hynes…

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