Spinach: Healthful or Harmful?

February 23, 2007

After receiving flak for 2006’s E. coli outbreak, spinach became a scapegoat for food contamination. Here’s some background on this healthy, versatile green, and its connection to the nasty bacteria.

Raising Rice

February 16, 2007

Massa Organics’ Greg massa talks about the techniques he uses to produce organic rice.

Thoughts From Eco-Farm

February 9, 2007

From “peak oil” to food sovereignty, a rundown fo Eco-Farm 2007

The Grain Gap

February 2, 2007

Part one of an introductory look at Massa Organics.

The Citrus Situation

January 19, 2007

How did the 2007 cold snap affect the citrus growers and other farmers that sell at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market?

A Subtropical Favorite

January 12, 2007

One of the most beloved subtropical fruits is different from the rest; it is a big green berry that contains no sugar and has more oil and protein than almost any other fruit

Cruciferous Crops

December 1, 2006

Lucky for us, one of the most cold-tolerant plant families encompasses more vegetables than any other.

Everything Under the Sun, in Italy

November 17, 2006

Updates from the second annual Terra Madre conference.

Biodynamic Farming

November 3, 2006

Ever wonder what this term means exactly? Read here to find out.

Boo! Scary Scenes From Our Food System

October 27, 2006

Knowing where your food came from, how it was produced, and who produced it is the best way to avoid the scary ramifications of industralized food production.

Artisanal Defined

October 6, 2006

As consumers become more educated about what they eat and more concerned about its origin, artisanal food is gaining popularity.

A Choice Tomato

September 15, 2006

Revel in the bounty of tomato season!