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- Reasons You Should Not Buy Locally Grown FoodEveryone should know the effects of buying locally grown produce.
Why Locally-Grown Food is HealthierYes, we know that locally-grown food is better for the planet. But how about for our body's health?
Now More Than Ever - Home Grown FoodsLive healthier and save the planet in doing so- The Health Benefits of Locally Grown FoodDiscovering new foods and ways to prepare them is a healthy challenge.
- Are Hydroponically Grown Foods a Healthier Choice?Hydroponically grown foods are a less expensive alternative to organics. Do they offer any health advantages?
- Importance of Organically Grown FoodsGo Organic! is the catch word these days. It is good to note that people look out for the Organic shelf, which are devoid of additives, chemicals and other toxic substances in food.
How to Grow Food Without Much WaterMoisture released from decomposing green stuff can be used to grow food, but the practice is not without potential pitfalls.
Locally Grown Foods and the BenefitsThese are just some of the benefits of locally grown foods that can be found in Dayton, Ohio at local farmer's markets.- Local Harvest is Your Best Resource for Locally-Grown FoodsBuying local food is the rallying cry of many consumers these days. Local Harvest is the #1 resource for information on this topic.
Why it Pays to Buy & Eat Locally Grown FoodThis article explores why buying fresh, locally grown food benefits your health, the community, the economy and the planet. Learn the reasons why buying locally grown food makes good sense.
How My Backyard Is Saving Me MoneyHow my yard has saved our family thousands of dollars a year.- The Question WhyIs there an actual explanation for anything in life? Is it supposed to make sense at all? Some questions may not have answers, but deep in the mind there is something.
- You'll Be Thinking Spring at This EventThe Raytown Garden Club is having a special event that is open to the public for free. It will be held on Tuesday, February 1 and is called "Be Creative: Grow Food not Lawns".
7 Tips for Rural Self RelianceWhether you are either forced to or opt for rural living, the first thing you should do is to switch to a simple life.- Great Reasons to Buy Locally Grown FoodsBuy local, get better made and fresher foods and help your local economy!
- The Advantages of Organic Strawberries vs. Conventional StrawberriesIs it worth spending the extra money for organic strawberries? One could offer more nutritional "bang for the buck." Find out which one.
- Does Your Family Get Enough Vitamins from Food?A new study reveals what the old folks have known all along. Produce, when grown properly, is is nutrient packed super-food. When the giant corporations grow it there way, then not so much.
- Pick Your Own Farms Around St. Louis, MissouriThe popularity of pick your own farms has increased since the fresh food movement has grown. Good exercise and it lets you take control of what you eat.
Learning to Grow FoodWhat do you do once you've seen documentaries like Food, Inc? and followed that with articles from Mother Earth News about small and large scale food growing? In a small apartment? Don't think you can do it? Here's how we did it.
Organically Grown Foods: Our Only HopeWith all of the unknowns in both our agricultural and post harvested food processing before we make the final purchase, we are left with questions.- Why Organic is Best and How to Buy It for LessWhy organic meats and produce cost more, why buying organic is worth it, the most important foods to buy organic, and how to buy organic food for less.
- Restaurant Customers' Tastes Are Always ChangingDiners are giving up the greasy fast food lifestyle and opting for more fresh, locally grown and organic foods.
- Don't Buy the Hype! Eat Local for Less, Not MoreEating locally grown food is a great way to cut costs and get fresher produce than the supermarket. That's right - cut costs. You should never pay more for locally grown food. Here's why, in a cynical environmentalist's look at the local food craze.
- How to Find Locally Grown FoodOur food typically travels great distances before it finally comes to our homes. By cooking and eating locally grown food, we can help our environment and enjoy fresher, more nutritious foods.
- Where to Get Real, Locally Grown Food in St. Louis, MissouriThe big enemy of eating healthy nowadays is shipping.
- Growing Your Own FoodGrowing your own food makes sense in so many ways these days.
- How to Live More IndependentlySeems more today than ever I here people talking about becoming more independent. To become less dependent on the grocery store and less dependent on society to function normally is not an easy task.
- Growing Food or Buying it from Farmer's Markets: A Thing of the FuturePrices are climbing higher each day and the economy is low. People are becomming more health concious and looking for wholesome, nutritous food. Growing it yourself is the answer.
Grow Food in Your Garden Using Just Your LawnmowerA guide to growing blackberries and Asparagus using only your lawnmower.
