Be Social Change is partnering up with Green Guerillas and BK Farmyards to provide a hands-on experience and follow-up lecture at the High School for Public Service Youth Farm.
Tickets sold will be donated to the Youth Farm
Be Social Change New York is putting together an urban farming workshop this Saturday, March 17 from 10am – 2pm
March 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Foragers City Grocer, a grocery market, opens second location with an on-site restaurant in Chelsea
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for fresh charcuterie, fish or greenmarket produce, you will find that here. Although the Chelsea location is now open, the restaurant is expected to open in a few weeks and will use produce from the Foragers City farm and local meats.
Foragers City Grocer is located on 300 West 22nd Street towards the corner of 8th Avenue
Emu eggs become the center of attention at Manhattan Farmers Markets
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With a price tag of $20 per egg, Emu eggs have soared in popularity of the past year and more New York City chefs are looking to add extra texture, taste, and “tones” to their existing food palates.
Check out the comparison in size and history behind the Emu egg to other eggs like ostrich
and duck
Edible Packaging Technology
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
WikiCells, a new technology that allows consumers to eat and transport food without plastic, is being developed by Professor David A. Edwards of Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The inspiration behind the new invention came from a grape.
The idea behind the inspiration was to create a bottle the way nature creates bottles. Professor Edwards also created inhalable chocolate and caffeine
New budget proposal from President Obama cuts the Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program that tests fresh produce for bacteria like listeria and E.coli
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The budget proposal was sent to Congress to review on Monday, February 13th. The USDA believes that the Microbiological Data Program does not work well with the Agricultural Marketing Service division and will have limited impact on the future of controlling bacteria found in produce. Members of The United Fresh Produce and other well-known associations are supporting the move due to exuberant costs from produce recalls.
Read more on this new budget proposal. Do you think there should be more private sector testing?
Organic Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Europe goes into effect as of June 1, 2012
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Certified organic products in both countries can be sold in either region making the playing field for American and European farmers much bigger than before while easing the process of exporting goods internationally.
The agreement was signed yesterday, February 15th and will ensure that traded goods meet the guidelines for the new partnership
The 2012 Just Food Conference in New York will be hosted on Friday, February 24th – Saturday, February 25th
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The two day conference will feature hands-on workshops, lectures, education forums and networking aimed at farmers, food professionals and entrepreneurs.
The vent will be held at Food and Finance High School on 525 West 50th Street between
10th/11th Avenue
Low cattle stock drives up beef prices 2 years in a row
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although American consumption has decreased, foreign exports for U.S. beef has increased by 22% last year and is a contributing factor to the estimated 4 – 5% price jump we will expect to
see this year.
Droughts have also been an issue that has resulted in very little feedstock for the cattle
Farm and Beer Expo at The Brooklyn Brewery tonight from 7pm – 10pm
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The expo will benefit Gorzynski Ornery Farm, from Catskills, NY, which was affected by
Hurricane Irene.
There will also be a forum discussion about developing more sustainable local breweries. Brooklyn Brewery is located on 79 N 11th St in Williamsburg
New York farm, Milk Thistle, closes operations due to higher rent costs
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Columbia County family farm, known for their rich taste, has become a staple at the Greenmarkets, Whole Food stores and the Momofuku Milk Bar.
The news about the closing was posted on The New York Times this past Saturday. Operations for the farm have been suspended as of last week
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