Comments for Honest Farm http://honestfarm.org Good Eating Close To Home Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:45:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 Comment on The Problem with Industrial Vegetables by Mrs. Beth Barsoum http://honestfarm.org/2006/10/16/the-problem-with-industrial-vegetables/#comment-163524 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:15:40 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2006/10/16/the-problem-with-industrial-vegetables/#comment-163524 I agree that we are vulnerable with our food supply. I lived overseas, in a developing nation, and most people there grew most or all of their own food locally. They raised a few goats, a pig, and poultry. But here, in the suburbs of New Jersey, the zoning laws say, in effect, that we could have a boa constrictor in our house, but not ONE hen in our backyard! No farm animals allowed! So, as a society we are making our urban and suburban populations (1) dependent on industrial/largescale farming [to feed such large numbers of people], (2) ignorant and unskilled in production and harvest of any natural foods, and (3) largely unaware of current agricultural practices and weaknesses, and (4) consuming inferior food, rather than producing superior food. If we all would grow SOMETHING, plant a few fruit trees, raise 4-5 hens, have a family goat, I don't think our quality of life would deteriorate, or our suburbs turn into stinky, unsafe places. Rather, I believe that small-plot "farming" in and near the suburbs is the only way to ensure our food supply is safer and better than it currently is. And, yes, we ARE vulnerable to terrorism in this arena. Please continue to get the word out. Thanks for farming. I agree that we are vulnerable with our food supply. I lived overseas, in a developing nation, and most people there grew most or all of their own food locally. They raised a few goats, a pig, and poultry. But here, in the suburbs of New Jersey, the zoning laws say, in effect, that we could have a boa constrictor in our house, but not ONE hen in our backyard! No farm animals allowed! So, as a society we are making our urban and suburban populations (1) dependent on industrial/largescale farming [to feed such large numbers of people], (2) ignorant and unskilled in production and harvest of any natural foods, and (3) largely unaware of current agricultural practices and weaknesses, and (4) consuming inferior food, rather than producing superior food. If we all would grow SOMETHING, plant a few fruit trees, raise 4-5 hens, have a family goat, I don’t think our quality of life would deteriorate, or our suburbs turn into stinky, unsafe places. Rather, I believe that small-plot “farming” in and near the suburbs is the only way to ensure our food supply is safer and better than it currently is. And, yes, we ARE vulnerable to terrorism in this arena. Please continue to get the word out. Thanks for farming.

]]> Comment on Lexington area CSA farms by Jamie http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/18/lexington-area-csa-farms/#comment-150699 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:28:05 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/18/lexington-area-csa-farms/#comment-150699 Thanks for compiling all this info! I will be sure to check out the other farms, and can't wait for our first CSA basket from Honest Farm this year :) Thanks for compiling all this info! I will be sure to check out the other farms, and can’t wait for our first CSA basket from Honest Farm this year :)

]]> Comment on Slowdown on the Farm by Rebecca Glasscock http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/24/slowdown-on-the-farm/#comment-127666 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:03:38 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/24/slowdown-on-the-farm/#comment-127666 I would like to invite Honest Farm to participate in the 3rd annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair. The fair is organized by Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Peace and Justice Coalition, with the following co-sponsors: Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, Sustainable Communities Network, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and the Kentucky Commission for Human Rights. Here’s a synopsis of the fair: BCTC’s Cooper Campus will be the venue for the 3rd annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair. The purpose of the fair is to provide an atmosphere of fun, live music, and art through which to learn and experience. In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year’s theme will focus on the rights of people and the earth. Children’s banners, on the theme of human rights, will decorate the grounds. Activities will focus on global/cultural understanding and on living sustainably in place. Local food (provided by Terrapin Hill Farm and Slow Food Bluegrass) as well as activities on peace, environment, gardening, cultures, health and well-being, social justice, spirituality, and youth will be included. The free, community event is scheduled for May 10, from noon until 8 p.m. on the grounds of Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 470 Cooper Drive. Think. Act. Discover. Peace. Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks so much for your consideration. Sincerely, Rebecca Glasscock Associate Professor, Geography Bluegrass Community & Technical College 221 Moloney Building 470 Cooper Drive Lexington, KY 40506 859.246.6319 I would like to invite Honest Farm to participate in the 3rd annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair. The fair is organized by Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Peace and Justice Coalition, with the following co-sponsors: Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice, Sustainable Communities Network, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and the Kentucky Commission for Human Rights. Here’s a synopsis of the fair:

BCTC’s Cooper Campus will be the venue for the 3rd annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair. The purpose of the fair is to provide an atmosphere of fun, live music, and art through which to learn and experience. In recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this year’s theme will focus on the rights of people and the earth. Children’s banners, on the theme of human rights, will decorate the grounds. Activities will focus on global/cultural understanding and on living sustainably in place. Local food (provided by Terrapin Hill Farm and Slow Food Bluegrass) as well as activities on peace, environment, gardening, cultures, health and well-being, social justice, spirituality, and youth will be included. The free, community event is scheduled for May 10, from noon until 8 p.m. on the grounds of Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 470 Cooper Drive. Think. Act. Discover. Peace.

Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks so much for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Glasscock
Associate Professor, Geography
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
221 Moloney Building
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506

859.246.6319

]]> Comment on Children fed non-organic food have pesticide residues by Missy http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/12/children-fed-non-organic-food-have-pesticide-residues/#comment-117755 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:51:28 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/12/children-fed-non-organic-food-have-pesticide-residues/#comment-117755 My family and I have turned to an organic diet during the last year, and we love it. After having read about the amount of pesticides and other harmful chemicals that my family was being exposed to, we made the decision to go organic and I am glad we did. My family and I have turned to an organic diet during the last year, and we love it. After having read about the amount of pesticides and other harmful chemicals that my family was being exposed to, we made the decision to go organic and I am glad we did.

]]> Comment on Slowdown on the Farm by Susie Query http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/24/slowdown-on-the-farm/#comment-115732 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:58:08 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/24/slowdown-on-the-farm/#comment-115732 Suse! Your site is so much fun. I want to work for you-I'll steal Libby's baguette formula-no, see I've missed the point already-I'll steal the whole wheat multigrain or the 5-grain levin or the Charleston sourdough rye-I just love what you are doing and I am serving your kale this eve. to friends-wish you were here! Thanks! Suseq2 Suse! Your site is so much fun. I want to work for you-I’ll steal Libby’s baguette formula-no, see I’ve missed the point already-I’ll steal the whole wheat multigrain or the 5-grain levin or the Charleston sourdough rye-I just love what you are doing and I am serving your kale this eve. to friends-wish you were here! Thanks! Suseq2

]]> Comment on Wellness Recipe: Hoisin Glazed Wild Salmon by Rob at Kardea Gourmet http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115339 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:33:34 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115339 Nice looking recipe. I will try it. From a heart health perspective, Omega-3s from fish appear to play the important role of reducing the arterial inflammation leading to plaque (cholesterol is deposited at the sight of the inflammation). To up the heart health quality of this dish, utilize monounsatured rich olive oil as the source of the vegetable oil. Also, you can go further by utilizing an olive oil with added plant sterols for further cholesterol lowering. You can find such olive oil at Kardea Nutrition's website. Any objection to posting this recipe on the Kardea Gourmet site. We certainly will note it source. Nice looking recipe. I will try it. From a heart health perspective, Omega-3s from fish appear to play the important role of reducing the arterial inflammation leading to plaque (cholesterol is deposited at the sight of the inflammation). To up the heart health quality of this dish, utilize monounsatured rich olive oil as the source of the vegetable oil. Also, you can go further by utilizing an olive oil with added plant sterols for further cholesterol lowering. You can find such olive oil at Kardea Nutrition’s website.

Any objection to posting this recipe on the Kardea Gourmet site. We certainly will note it source.

]]> Comment on Wellness Recipe: Hoisin Glazed Wild Salmon by Susie Quick http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115322 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:56:29 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115322 Susan thanks for the link to that great little video. And good luck with your book! sq Susan thanks for the link to that great little video. And good luck with your book! sq

]]> Comment on Wellness Recipe: Hoisin Glazed Wild Salmon by susan allport http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115266 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:42:26 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/25/wellness-recipe-hoisin-glazed-wild-salmon/#comment-115266 Thought you'd be interested in this short omega-3 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM -- Thought you’d be interested in this short omega-3 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM
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]]> Comment on The Queen of Dirt by Kevin Skeeters http://honestfarm.org/2007/05/05/the-queen-of-dirt/#comment-114955 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:24:53 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2007/05/05/the-queen-of-dirt/#comment-114955 I saw your lecture at the library yesterday. I was wondering if you had information on the pre-pay or CSA deal where you pre-pay for a box a week. If I could get prices and options, I have a few people at work interested. I saw your lecture at the library yesterday. I was wondering if you had information on the pre-pay or CSA deal where you pre-pay for a box a week. If I could get prices and options, I have a few people at work interested.

]]> Comment on Lexington area CSA farms by Honest Farm » Slowdown on the Farm http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/18/lexington-area-csa-farms/#comment-114636 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:38:58 +0000 http://honestfarm.org/2008/02/18/lexington-area-csa-farms/#comment-114636 [...] This article appeared in today’s Lexington Herald Leader. God bless ‘em. For more info on local CSA participating farms, see my earlier blog on Lexington area CSAs http://honestfarm.org/?p=133. [...] […] This article appeared in today’s Lexington Herald Leader. God bless ‘em. For more info on local CSA participating farms, see my earlier blog on Lexington area CSAs http://honestfarm.org/?p=133. […]

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