No matter what part of the country you live in, Spring through Fall brings us out of the supermarkets and into the Farmers Markets, the U-Pick farms and family produce stands. The best organic food is usually that which is grown close to where you live. Though 85% of our country’s soil has been depleted of its nutrients, (a reason for us to supplement our daily mineral and vitamin needs) the organic vegetables and fruits you will buy at these locations are not genetically modified. Local Community Sponsored Agriculture and family farms in your area give you a great alternative to vegetables that taste good and you are supporting and sustaining a vibrant community of farmers.

To locate the best in organic markets and farms where you live click on this link from TheLocalHarvest.org. You will get information not only on locations, but great blogs and a link to the ARK OF TASTE where rare, endangered or forgotten foods are being revived and catalogued and offered to you from the farms and coops that are now growing them.

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July 11th is the feast day of St. Benedict of Nursia, Patron of Farm Workers

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