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City Feed & Supply

Rachel White — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:02:38 +0000

No they don’t sell hay or baby chicks. Yes they do sell local produce, sustainably raised meat, and fair trade coffee. City Feed and Supply is a Jamaica Plain “people feed” grocery store and cafe with a passion for local food and a strong commitment to sustainable business practices. If I lived in JP (which I don’t) I might have to move into this store I love it so much. For a small store, they carry an impressive selection of green & healthy food, their breakfast and lunch menu is delicious and the vibe is just outstanding. If you live, work or play in JP and haven’t been to City Feed & Supply you must pay them a visit.

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Lokomeat

Rachel White — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:35:39 +0000

For many observant Jews, the personal meaning and value of kashrut (dietary laws or customs) is connected to the ethical treatment of animals. Now that the veil of secrecy surrounding industrial farming has been lifted, many observers of kashrut are finding it hard to reconcile their personal commitment to kashrut with their knowledge of the inhumane and unsustainable practices of factory farms and slaughter houses that supply kosher meat. And some are choosing sustainably sourced meat over kosher meat.

Fortunately, Boston-area Jews no longer need to forgo observance in order to uphold their commitment to the humane treatment of animals. There is LoKo, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Boston-area Jews with local, kosher, free-range, humanely raised chicken and meat. LoKo is still just getting off the ground and will be offering chickens beginning at the end of June.

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Local Harvest

Rachel White — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:27:26 +0000

Are you a budding localvore? Then you will definitely want to check out Local Harvest an online directory of local & sustainable food sources including farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs, co-ops and restaurants. You can search by location, finding sources closest to where you are, as well as by product.

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Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)

Rachel White — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:24:32 +0000

The Northeast Organic Farming Association is a non-profit, membership organization that supports sustainable agriculture in the Northeast. NOFA MA is one of seven NOFA chapters that provide a variety of services farmers, land care professionals, and consumers. Consumer programs include workshops on topics such as organic gardening, food preservation, and winter gardening. They also publish an organic food buying guide and a list of MA CSAs (CSA stands for community supported agriculture. A CSA supports itself by selling seasonal shares; shareholders pay an upfront fee for a certain amount of farm-grown or raised food each week).

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Allandale Farm

Rachel White — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:38:43 +0000

Boston’s last working farm, Allandale Farm, has been in operation in the same location (near Faulkner Hospital) for over 250 years. Allandale farm uses organic methods even though, like many small farms, it does not have USDA Organic Certification to grow produce that it sells at its market, at grocery stores around the region and to its CSA shareholders. Allandale also offers a summer camp program for children ages 4-10.

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The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Rachel White — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:17:48 +0000

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is a research, education and advocacy organization working to “ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems.” While IATP is based in the Midwest and focuses much of its policy work in this region, their publications are a great resource for consumers around the country. I especially recommend IATP’s Food & Health Smart Guides on topics such as plastic safety and hormones in the food system.

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest

Rachel White — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:07:13 +0000

Since 1971 the Center for Science in the Public Interest has been devoted to educating consumers about food and health, and advocating for public policies that protect food safety and promote nutrition and sustainable agriculture . CSPI’s well-known publication, Nutrition Action, provides a wealth of information about healthy eating, including information about the presence of chemicals in our food supply.

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Stone Hearth Pizza

Rachel White — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:54:18 +0000

A restaurant that serves delicious, locally-sourced, sustainably-grown food AND is kid friendly: it sounds almost too good to be true. But it is. Stone Hearth Pizza serves fantastic gourmet pizza, with lots of interesting toppings like blue cheese and arugula for adventuresome eaters, as well as time-worn favorites like plain cheese pizza and mac-n-cheese for traditionalists (read: fussy eaters) And they take sustainability very seriously: “The company’s commitment to sourcing sustainable, organic and, whenever possible, local ingredients” is evident everywhere on their menu. Stone Hearth Pizza is located in Belmont, Needham and Cambridge.

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Risa Edelstein, Landscape Designer

Rachel White — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:55:42 +0000

How would you like to feast on homegrown blueberries, raspberries, apples and pears? This may sound like something out a dream, but with the help of Risa Edelstein, a sustainable landscape designer with a strong interest in edible gardens, this dream can come true. Risa provides a wide-range of services including design, installation and maintenance. She also maintains a blog called Garden and the Good Life

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Green City Growers

Rachel White — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:52:37 +0000

If you’d like to eat home-grown veggies but don’t know how or have time to plant your own garden, Green City Growers can build and plant a bed for you. They can also maintain it or teach you how to maintain it yourself. Gardens start at $450, which seems steep, although Green City Growers claims that it would cost less than buying organic at the supermarket or buying at farmer’s markets. Green City Growers also installs gardens for schools and community groups and provides educational programming to teach children and adults about the benefits of sustainable agriculture.

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