As we continue to discuss food security, urban redevelopment and obesity in America, the term food desert is a reoccurring theme. Food deserts are communities with a lack of healthy food available to them, both physically and economically. This is a complex issue with no simple solutions. However, the Indy Food Co-op is taking steps [...]
We’ve said good-bye to summer, but it’s never too late to look back on another year of good local food. To celebrate the passing of warm sunny days, we want to highlight the work of Laura Henderson, the Director of Growing Places Indy, and her group of committed interns.
The ideal farm would be in your neighborhood. Not only would it be close to home, but it would be accessible. It would use trustworthy, safe, traditional farming practices so you could rest at ease using the produce for your family. It would provide an exciting variety of fresh produce that could be distributed sustainably [...]
Anyone with a stomach and a conscience can understand the difficulty of finding food they can eat confidently. Questions about the quality and origin of the food could easily ruin a lunchtime conversation unless you’re eating at the Earth House Café. Their local, organic, gluten-free, and vegan menu combined with their 100% organic fair trade [...]
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