Could “agrihoods” be the key to a happier life? Along the banks of North Carolina’s French Broad River, seven miles outside of Asheville, the very first neighbors in a housing development called Olivette have shuffled their furniture and boxes out of moving trucks and into their brand-new homes. These buyers weren’t drawn by the golf…
Pine Dove Farm – Tallahassee’s first and only Planned Agricultural Community – has appointed Jonathan Tilley to be its new farm manager, allowing him to take the lead in creating systems of conservation practices and sustainable farming within the community. Prior to taking this position, Tilley, along with his wife…
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Chickens. They’re an important part of the agricultural economy, as well as our food chain. But to many people, they’re much more than a main course at dinner. Today, chickens are being widely used as therapy animals across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. While it may come as a surprise to some,…
There’s nothing quite like the taste of an apple straight from the orchard (or even picked right off of the tree!), greens pulled from the garden, or sweet potatoes fresh from the farm. Produce is usually of better quality and taste when in season, so knowing what is at its peak during the month of…
Find healthy, delicious Apple dessert recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell. See all recipes here
There’s a reason your mood instantly improves after you take a walk through the park: Surrounding yourself with nature makes you happier and healthier, according to a recent report published by Friends of the Earth Group. After researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy reviewed more than 200 studies for the report, they concluded…
Football season is upon us, which means tailgating, one of America’s favorite pastimes, is making its comeback. With all this football and tailgating in mind, we think it’s fitting to provide some tips to green up your pregame tailgates. Read the full article here
Enjoy the season’s freshest produce with this exclusive, fall-perfect menu developed by The Swag Country Inn chef Ronnie Potter-Bowers. See all recipes here
Just like smartphones, takeaway coffee seems to have taken over our lives. When you walk down any busy street or sit down in the library, half the people around you will be sipping caffeine from a cardboard cup. But our indulgence comes at a cost; just one takeaway drink per day creates over 10kg of waste…