by ddorband | Jul 4, 2012 | Ecology, Food, Multimedia, Video
America Revealed is a program on PBS that seeks to take a look at what makes up the America we know. The program focuses on giving its viewers “a fascinating new perspective on the hidden patterns and rhythms of American life, by looking through the eyes of...
by ddorband | Jun 29, 2012 | Livestock, People Profiles, Publication
Confused About Fat? Choose Grassfed! by Jo Robinson In my Grandma’s day, there was no such thing as a bad fat. All fat was “good” simply because it tasted good. My Grandma fried her eggs in bacon grease, added bacon...
by ddorband | Jun 27, 2012 | Education
There are many communities, families and homes being impacted by the wildfires here in Colorado. Please keep those folks and the brave firefighters in your thoughts. Here are the headlines for this week: UN Report from Rio on Global Environment a “Suicide...
by ddorband | Jun 27, 2012 | Food, Multimedia, People Profiles, Video
In this video series, Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, is interviewed by Deborah Kane of the nonprofit organization Ecotrust about his book In Defense of Food and the idea of “real food.” This interview provides and introduction...
by ddorband | Jun 26, 2012 | Business
Our good friends over at MALPACA needs your help! Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant. But they need at least 250 votes at www.missionsmallbusiness.com . MALPACA is...
by ddorband | Jun 26, 2012 | Webinar
We have Chef Ann Cooper, a former high end chef in New York who is now dedicated to making sure our kids have quality food in schools. Ann is truly on the front lines in the fight to help our kids eat healthy, nutritious, local foods! You will definitely not want to...
by ddorband | Jun 25, 2012 | Aquaculture, Publication
It’s no secret that consumers are becoming interested in organic foods. Concerns over disease, GMOs, pollution and contaminants are causing a bigger demand for sustainable, organic, nature friendly alternatives. However, it may be surprising to know that in...
by ddorband | Jun 22, 2012 | Livestock, People Profiles, Publication
Super Natural Milk By Jo Robinson Most cartons of milk in the supermarket show a picture of cows contentedly grazing on grass. In reality, 85 to 95 percent of the cows in the United States are now being raised in confinement, not on pasture. The grass they eat comes...
by ddorband | Jun 22, 2012 | Education, Food, People Profiles, Publication, Staff Blog
Ann Cooper and the Lunch Box Ann Cooper has a vision. Her vision is to “transform how we feed our children in school each day, from highly processes to highly nourishing food – one school lunch at a time.” She is widely known as “The Renegade Lunch Lady,” is an...
by ddorband | Jun 21, 2012 | Education
Our Introduction to Indoor Sustainable Agriculture class is going wonderfully this week, and it’s keeping the staff here very busy! I spent yesterday teaching vermiculture, pest management and harvesting techniques to a wonderful group of entrepreneurs. The...
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