The Health Benefits of Living Closer to Nature

The brain is a thicket of neurons (biologists estimate there are 100 billion nerve cells in the human cortex). One of the most amazing findings regarding this awe-inspiring organ is the way your brain rewires itself on a daily basis in response to your experiences and your environment. Neuroscientists refer to this ability as “plasticity,”…

The Meaning of Farm-to-Table

Farm-to-table is a phrase that can mean different things to different people. At its heart, farm-to-table means that the food on the table came directly from a specific farm, without going through a store, market, or distributor along the way. It is not a regulated phrase, so it can be employed by anyone who considers…

March 2019 Newsletter

Wondering what an “agrihood” is all about? All over the country, people are embracing a sustainable and farm-to-table lifestyle by developing and/or moving to planned agricultural communities (agrihoods). Large or small, these developments are all centered around fully-operating farms and gardens, providing residents with unique opportunities and a healthy lifestyle. To read more from the…