A proposed part of the new farm bill would provide $600 million to make it easier for fruit and vegetable growers to get their produce to local people, said to Sen. He said the bill would be designed to provide loans for the creation of more farmers markets, and methods of getting more fresh produce to school children, senior citizens and poor families. Family farms are producing some of the best fruits and vegetables in the world. There s a lack of access to affordable healthy foods,...

Do your shopping and meet your neighbors for an evening of fresh produce, gifts and good, old-fashioned neighborhood socializing," said Minden business owner Roxanne Stangle. The Minden market gives residents a second option for fresh produce and open-air shopping. In keeping with a "food, farm or dirt" policy, the Lampe Park market has everything from fresh produce to outdoor decor. Produce ranges from summer vegetables to fruit. Musicians have been booked to provide background music each...

How many of you saw the article about the 13-foot alligator killed on the Trinity River in Leon County? My mind started thinking about those times when the steamboats plowed up and down the Trinity River with reptiles as big or bigger lying in the shade waiting on some unsuspecting dinner, human or animal, to come swimming by. How many of you saw the article about the 13-foot alligator killed on the Trinity River in Leon County? My mind started thinking about those times when the...

Small farm advocates hope to spark an aid revolution that will put more farms and better food closer to home in Maryland and elsewhere By Arin Gencer Sun Reporter Originally published May 20, 2007 For decades, the specter of the infamously powerful farm lobby has loomed over an ongoing debate about the future of American agriculture. Small farm advocates hope to spark an aid revolution that will put more farms and better food closer to home in Maryland and elsewhere By Arin Gencer Sun...

The secret? The spa cuts the amount of avocado in the guacamole, using a medium avocado along with 10 ounces of a green vegetable, often broccoli florets, then adding regular ingredients such as the juice of a fresh lime and minced onion, cilantro and jalape o. The secret? The spa cuts the amount of avocado in the guacamole, using a medium avocado along with 10 ounces of a green vegetable, often broccoli florets, then adding regular ingredients such as the juice of a fresh lime and minced...