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Corn… America’s Diet.

April 4, 2010

There are some SHOCKING things about this once diverse crop that today dominates our food system. One entity is at the helm. Monsanto, the mega-corporation that once manufactured Agent Orange now controls our food system through patents, herbicides like Roundup, GMO seeds, growth hormones, and former employees and lawyers who are now appointed government officials. [...]

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The Fresh Vegetable Mystery

March 12, 2010

Enjoy this classic cartoon from 1939, starring some funny veggies… The Fresh Vegetable Mystery

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Aliens in the Greenhouse

February 22, 2010

If you’ve never been to Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, it’s well worth the trek. As one of the world’s most sustainable and energy efficient conservatories- utilizing earth tubes, energy blankets, a north-sloping / open roof system, integrated pest management, add much more – Phipps is a wonder packed within 19 indoor and outdoor [...]

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Musical Vegetables!

January 25, 2010

Check out this music made using only fresh vegetables!

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Bernie – Chief Of Security

August 28, 2009

By request, here are a couple photographs of Mean Mr. Fallywalker’s ferocious guard dog:

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The Downside to Factory Food

August 26, 2009

Running thru the grocery store today to stock up on my latest addiction, I made an impulse buy at the checkout. Time Magazine‘s cover story is “The Real Cost of Cheap Food,” which exposes the inherent problems with factory farming that affect all of us. Also playing at the State Theatre is Food, Inc. The [...]

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Does Singing to Plants Work?

August 21, 2009

What do you think? Filmed around July 1st… had ripe ‘maters a few days later.

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Millheim Farmer’s Market

August 6, 2009

Hmm… don’t think I’ve seen you at the local Millheim Farmer’s Market for fresh ‘maters, magic beans and the world’s most delicious purple potato. Every Saturday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

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Fallywalker Farm Makes Local Newspaper

July 1, 2009

Last weekend, the Centre Daily Times newspaper featured an article about local CSAs, making mention of Fallywalker Farm’s “Twisted ‘Stache” Program. Read all about it here at… http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/1368901.html

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