From the small farm revival to the rise of community gardens and planned agricultural communities, healthful, locally-sourced produce is becoming the hottest commodity in America. Starts at the 18-minute mark. Aired on May 31, 2017 – WFSU Radio
Man cannot survive on Taco Bell alone. Although the fast food chain is one of our go-to favorites for vegan junk food (bean burrito sans cheese, please!), it’s not exactly enough to fuel you through a busy work week. Luckily, there are plenty of budget-friendly alternatives that will—without a full Sunday’s worth of prep work in…
Thinking about signing up for a CSA but want to learn more about the idea before you commit? Read on. For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of…
The way a city uses and reuses space has a powerful impact on its identity and economy. While some cities are experiencing a development boom and others a building slump, urban agrihoods could provide much-needed food, employment, and green space to cities trying to rebuild. That’s the idea behind the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative’s (MUFI)…
When Stephanie Walsh and her husband were looking to buy a home in Atlanta, GA, they had a pretty unusual set of qualifications for their new home: They wanted to have access to local, organic produce (and not just from the grocery store); they wanted a neighborhood that was easily walkable; and they wanted to…
Ever wish you could live at your CSA? Or move to a neighborhood where everyone is as excited about fresh, healthy food as you are? All over the United States people are embracing local food production in an exciting new way. Called ‘agrihoods,’ this new type of neighborhood serves up farm-to-table living in a cooperative environment. Instead of being built…
The Benefits of Supporting Local Producers and Agriculture We at New Leaf Market Co-op believe in supporting local growers and producers. How do we define local? Items grown or produced within 200 miles. Look for Local Color signs to find the best local has to offer. Local products save energy and support our economy and…
Searching for vegan options in Tallahassee? Check-out HappyCow! HappyCow was founded in 1999 as a public service to assist travelers and people everywhere find plant-based /vegan options and healthy food. The online community includes members from around the world who are passionate about the vegan lifestyle as a healthy, compassionate and environmentally sustainable way of…
The absolute best bag to use for grocery shopping is a reusable bag. It is best for the environment and less expensive for New Leaf and for you. Now it is even better. You can now earn a reusable bag refund of 10 cents per bag. The old refund was 3 cents. Beginning Earth Day,…
A national trend called “agrihoods” is planting roots in Tallahassee with the introduction of Pine Dove Farm. The 203-acre subdivision is Tallahassee’s first planned agriculture community. It’s located off Apalachee Parkway and down a winding Williams Road in eastern Leon County. The development will include around 130 homes starting at $289,000 on half-acre lots. The…