A couple of churches in Raleigh, North Carolina, are buying strawberries from a local farmer to sell as a fundraiser. Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church (HMPC) USA has been offering the program several years. They recently teamed up with their next-door neighbor, Trinity Baptist Church. Known as “Strawberries for Education,” the program provides two scholarships each [...]
Smoothies are a quick, easy breakfast or dessert. Here’s an easy recipe to try with this spring’s berries. Now is a great time to visit local farms to pick berries or to stop by a roadside stand to pick up this seasonal treat. They are oh-so-sweet and good for you! Strawberry Smoothie ½ cup nonfat [...]
Strawberries are in abundance this spring at local farms. Reports indicate that due to cooler temperatures, the strawberries have better flavor this year. You simply can’t beat local strawberries. They are a super source of nutrition. They provide antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Phytonutrients aid in the prevention of [...]
Throughout the Gospels, time and time again, there are references to Christ sharing a meal. He loved to eat. He ate at banquets, and in the homes of the Pharisees and other religious leaders. He shared meals with farmers, fishermen and tax collectors. He ate with friends, rich and poor alike. He shared the Last [...]
As you begin planting your garden this spring, consider planting a row for the hungry. Sharing a bountiful harvest is one of the hallmarks of many gardeners. Planting a row for the hungry is a beautiful way to put your faith in action to help others. It’s a good way to put that zucchini to [...]
One of the greatest gifts we can share with the children in our lives is a love of fruits and vegetables. Make trying new foods an adventure and children are more likely to enjoy them. Grocery stores and farmers markets can be fun places to explore. Here are a few tips: Plan a tasting party. [...]
Keep a healthy snack with you at all times - a single-serving of nuts or a piece of fruit - and enjoy instead of chips or a sugary sweet.
Blessed be the Creator and all creative hands which plant and harvest, pack and haul and hand over sustenance. Alla Renee Bozarth
Sponsored by the American Farmland Trust. The conference will bring together experts on farming, land use and food policy. Among the topics will be supporting agricultural viability and a fair and just food system. Learn More
The conference’s theme is “Celebrating our Diversity through Sustainable Agriculture Education.” In addition to bringing together leaders in sustainable agriculture education across the nation, the conference will include tours to local farms and community gardens. Conference schedule will be available June 15, 2014. Learn More
