Category Archives: Environment

In the Garden

posted by Patricia Hohl There’s a lot happening in gardens this winter and in thinking about gardens. Such as #OccupyGardens, a Twitter movement based on our basic need for food and the power of being able to feed ourselves. And more »

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Winter Farmers Markets Expand

posted by Patricia Hohl The number of winter farmers markets in Massachusetts will increase this year from 30 to 48, following a strong national trend.  The USDA recently reported that according to the updated National Farmers Market Directory, since 2010, more »

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Fair Trade?

posted by Patricia Hohl Do you look for the Fair Trade label on products?  Well, Fair Trade USA, the movement’s leading advocate in the United States, has angered critics by saying it will cut its ties at year’s end with more »

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