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Do you know the men and women who grow your food? Nigel Walker, founder of Eatwell Farm, explains why it’s important to know your farmer and support their livelihood. Every farm tells a story. Knowing your farmer traces an arc from the soil to your table. One way you can build a relationship with your ...
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Just in time for back-to-school, Food Day, and the fall harvest season, we’re pleased to release Nourish Short Films, an engaging collection of 54 bite-sized videos about the story of your food. Filled with insightful commentary and beautiful visuals, the DVD features exclusive interviews with best-selling author Michael Pollan, British chef Jamie Oliver, Edible Schoolyard ...
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For thousands of years, farmers have saved and shared seeds to preserve flavorful, unique, and resilient varieties of fruits and vegetables. Organic farmer Nigel Walker explains the process of saving heirloom seed on Eatwell Farm. What heirloom foods do you enjoy? Seeds of Change Heirloom fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs have been selected by farmers ...
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Happy solstice! The summer brings a bounty of fresh produce: stone fruit and berries, garden salads with ripe tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, watermelon, and more. Farmer Nigel Walker, chef Bryant Terry, and others share why eating seasonally is good for your body and the planet–and it tastes better, too. What seasonal foods do you enjoy? Reasons ...
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Spring farmers markets are sprouting up across the country. Farmer Nigel Walker, chef Bryant Terry, and others celebrate the joys of farmers markets. Where do you go to get fresh, healthy food? Join the conversation on Facebook. Why Support Farmers Markets? Farmers markets are on the rise. The USDA National Farmers Market Directory listed 6,132 ...
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What does “nourish” mean to you? How do you nourish yourself, your family, and your community? We asked the voices of Nourish–authors, chefs, farmers, doctors–to share their personal definition of “nourish.” What does “nourish” mean to you? Anna Lappé: I love the word “nourish” because to me it has a kind of emotional life to ...
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Heirloom produce brings diversity to the table, and put us in touch with traditional foods that have been nurtured by farmers for centuries. Eatwell Farm’s Nigel Walker and chef Bryant Terry explore the value of heirloom varieties. What is an heirloom tomato? Nigel Walker: Everybody asks me that. Heirloom seeds are brought from countries all ...
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Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs give us a direct connection with the source of our food. Organic farmer Nigel Walker describes how CSAs benefit farmers and communities, and shares why it’s important to know your farmer. What is a CSA? Nigel Walker: CSA is a unique concept in buying produce. Basically, it means that you, the ...
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For thousands of years, farmers have saved and shared seeds to preserve flavorful, unique, and resilient varieties of fruits and vegetables. Organic farmer Nigel Walker explains the process of saving heirloom seed on his farm. (Read the blog post.) If you enjoyed this clip, you can buy our entire collection of 54 bite-sized videos, along ...
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Have you ever eaten a freshly picked strawberry in the height of its season? Farmer Nigel Walker, Dr. Nadine Burke, and others share why eating seasonally is good for your body and the planet–and it tastes better, too! (Read the blog post.) If you enjoyed this clip, you can buy our entire collection of 54 ...
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