People love heirloom produce! Heirlooms can be the focal point of many meals, and they help give more variety to what people eat. For those who don’t know, an heirloom vegetable is one that is at least 50 years of… Read More
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What Family Farms Have over Supermarkets
We see supermarkets all of the time, and it feels like they’re doing everything in their power to bring revenue to them. As a result, family farms often get overlooked in the food industry. However, that doesn’t mean family farms… Read More
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Why Customers Will Want to Try Heirloom Produce
People like their vegetables in different varieties. Some might prefer fruits and vegetables that are soft while others like them firm. Other customers may purchase produce based on their color schemes. One of the varieties people love purchasing is heirloom… Read More
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Non-GMO Foods: Are They Worth the Investment?
Genetically modified organism, also known as GMO, crops were brought into the market over two decades ago. They were meant to be an environmentally friendly way to produce food for a human population that was rising exponentially. GMOs serve to… Read More
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Why Restaurants Should use Locally Grown Produce
Most produce purchased in the United States has traveled an average of 1500 miles. That means that the food that is sold to customers usually has to be preserved to survive a trip that long. But these foods don’t tend… Read More
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An Overview of Hydroponics
Recently, hydroponics have gotten popular in the gardening world. You may have heard about this from other people, purchased hydroponic vegetables from your local supermarket, or even found a hydroponics market where you live. But what is hydroponics exactly? Most… Read More
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Is Organically-Grown Food Better Than Non-Organic Food?
Organically-grown foods are more popular among consumers in the past twenty years. In fact, U.S. consumers spent almost $40 billion on organic produce in 2014 alone. People’s cravings for organics doesn’t seem to be fading anytime soon either. Sales went… Read More
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Why You Should Invest In Heirloom Tomatoes
You may not think that those gnarly-looking tomatoes will sell as well as traditional tomatoes that you’ll find at your local grocery store or a farmers’ market. But you may be surprised that they can appeal to plenty of customers…. Read More
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Sustainability of Organic Produce
When you’re shopping for food, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all of the options available, and two of most common are “organic” and “sustainable”. If you’re worried about how your foods are grown, and the types of chemicals that… Read More
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Why Organically-Grown Food Is Better For You And The Planet
It can be challenging to make the right choices for you and your family at the grocery store. After all, there are so many products to choose from when it comes to food, and looking for the healthiest and most… Read More