275-acre farm in NH run since late 1800s to be preserved
June 1, 2022 GMTLOUDON, N.H. (AP) — A 275-acre farm in New Hampshire that has been around since the late 1800s has been protected from residential or industrial development.
The Pearl Farm in Loudon has been in the Pearl family for four generations, J.T.
60,000 bees stolen from grocery company’s pollinator field
February 10, 2022 GMTCARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Nearly 60,000 bees have been stolen from a grocery store company's field in Pennsylvania, the company said.
The bees were said to be stolen in Carlisle between Jan. 28 and Jan.
Ammonia leak found at Las Vegas food processing plant
November 28, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Fire crews were able to repair an ammonia leak at a Las Vegas food processing plant before it turned into a more serious incident.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said in a news release they received several 9-1-1 calls Saturday shortly before 10 p.m.
Ohtani tells Japanese press he feels ‘down’ when Angels lose
November 15, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Even Shohei Ohtani, arguably the best player in the major leagues, feels down at times, particularly when his team isn't winning.
And that's been the case during each of the four seasons he's been with the Los Angeles Angels, all of which have ended with losing records.
Albuquerque, soccer team seek to build stadium if bond OK’d
September 24, 2021 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — City officials and the New Mexico United soccer team announced Thursday the terms of a long-term lease and development agreement should voters approve a stadium bond.
Grants to aid Rhode Island agriculture, aquaculture projects
September 6, 2021 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Several small agriculture and aquaculture businesses in Rhode Island are sharing in more than $250,000 in grant awards aimed at spurring growth.
The grants are funded by the state through the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act, which directly benefits and strengthens the local food system by helping new and existing small businesses and food initiatives prosper.
Maine close to bringing more local food into schools
April 24, 2021 GMTAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine legislative committee has approved a proposal designed to aid public schools in buying more fresh, local food...
State grants support small agriculture, aquaculture projects
April 18, 2021 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Farming and seafood businesses in Rhode Island are now eligible for a portion of $160,000 in state grants to help grow their business and market their products, state environmental officials said...
Czechs to make mandatory minimum of local food in stores
January 20, 2021 GMTPRAGUE (AP) — The lower house of the Czech Parliament approved on Wednesday a requirement that supermarkets carry a minimum share of local food, a move to be less dependent on imports...
Mail-ordering local food favorites nurtures a sense of place
December 14, 2020 GMTSending food and gifts is an easy way to spread holiday cheer when you're socially distanced. And ordering hometown favorites from local or regional restaurants adds a dash of nostalgia and a sense of place to your gift...
2 teen lacrosse players score goal in fight against hunger
August 3, 2020 GMTOwen Estee and Zach Appel found a way to both teach the sport that they love and help feed people in need when their lacrosse season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic...
Taste of the Tour: A signature dessert in Kirk Douglas’ wake
July 21, 2019 GMTSAINT-SAVIN, France (AP) — It's a Tour de France dilemma: When you've found a gem of a hotel with a knockout restaurant along the race route, do you greedily keep the precious address to yourself...
Rebirth of an icon: Garver Feed Mill reopens after decades of decay
July 21, 2019 GMTAfter nearly two decades of neglect and decay, a relic of Madison’s blue-collar past has been reborn as a hub for local food and wellness businesses that reflect the new vibe of the city’s East Side.
BUSINESS BEAT: RCBI challenge to recognize best agricultural innovation
December 27, 2018 GMTHUNTINGTON - Agricultural innovators across West Virginia will compete for a business assistance package valued in excess of $10,000 as part of a contest sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI).
RCBI challenge to recognize best in agricultural
December 26, 2018 GMTHUNTINGTON — Agricultural innovators across West Virginia will compete for a business assistance package valued in excess of $10,000 as part of a contest sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI).
FEAST! by the numbers
November 30, 2018 GMTFEAST! Local Foods Marketplace returns to the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday. The family event, filled with sampling, shopping, cooking demos, and kids’ activities, is a fun way to meet the farmers and food artisans in your own backyard.
Local food truck owners start culinary association
July 8, 2018 GMTFew would deny that the Flathead Valley draws tourists for a litany of reasons, but local chefs Martin Flores and Star Ironside are more concerned with a point they feel isn't on that list: their own profession.
Farm Art Festival returns to Bethlehem
June 2, 2017 GMTThe Farm Art Festival returns to Bethlehem, featuring everything from local foods and wine, to craft beer, artwork and live music.
The popular event, inspired by nature, takes place at The Gary The Olivia Theater on the grounds of the Abbey of Regina Laudis on Sunday, June 11.
Local food advocate receives national award
April 2, 2017 GMTLocal Food Security Advocate, Gordie Moeller, of Grand Rapids, MI is the recipient of the 2017 National WIC Association (NWA) “Friend of WIC” Leadership Award. Gordie was nominated by District Health Department #10’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program.
Live Healthy Lee County releases local food guide
March 23, 2017 GMTThe 2017 Live Healthy Lee County Local Food Guide is ready to assist residents as to where to find fresh, locally grown produce; restaurants that use fresh, local foods; grocery stores that sell fresh, local foods; food pantries that accept locally grown food donations; senior meal sites; and farmers markets where they can buy from local growers.
Whitby students use candy-themed fundraiser to help local food patnry
March 17, 2017 GMTGREENWICH — Whitby School students recently organized “The Willy Wonka Sweets Sale,” a candy-themed fundraiser to support New Covenant Center in Stamford, CT, one of the largest food pantries in Connecticut.
Growing algae bloom in Arabian Sea tied to climate change
March 15, 2017 GMTBANDAR AL-ROWDAH, Oman (AP) — The Gulf of Oman turns green twice a year, when an algae bloom the size of Mexico spreads across the Arabian Sea all the way to India...
Local Foods expands its brand to downtown Houston
January 30, 2017 GMTTHE CONCEPT
Restaurateur Benjy Levit has expanded his Local Foods empire with the opening of a grand downtown restaurant and bar in the former Byrd's Department Store building, most recently home to Georgia's Market.
FLC center cultivates students, environmental and social justice
November 1, 2016 GMTP ositive action, integrity, connection, creativity and discovery – these are the values of the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center that, for 25 years, has been training and equipping students to turn values into actions for their own, the community’s and environment’s, benefit.
Kitchen Council aims to grow local food startups in Bluffs
October 1, 2016 GMTWhen James Ronnie Alexander Jr. returned to his native Council Bluffs to pursue his passion in Cajun and soul food, he drew up a business plan.
The original idea he’d crafted included a commercial kitchen he’d share with other aspiring restaurateurs.