Press Release:
Citizens Urged to Sign Petition of Support for Family Farmers
Supporters Urged to Attend Citizens Assembly on January 31

Captain Richard Cook, founder of The Local Catch, saw a need for local seafood distribution and sought to fill it by providing a way to sell his catch to buyers in nearby states, close to where he caught it in the first place. The Local Catch provides a market for other Rhode Island fisherman as well, so they are trailblazing a whole new take on seafood

Reposted from Charlotte Locavore

In early December, my family spent a wonderful weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, a delightful culinary road trip that was a feast to our senses.

On Friday evening, after exploring the French Quarter neighborhood, we headed to Bowens Island Restaurant. Located in the marshlands, Bowens Island Restaurant serves the freshest seafood in Charleston. The oysters, shrimp, fish, and crabs that make up the menu are sourced from the river and creeks that surround the island. You can’t get more local than that!

The average wedding today is a monumental event, often costing tens of thousands of dollars. So it pretty much goes without saying that such a huge affair leaves a significant footprint both economically and ecologically. In recent years, many more couples have become more forward-thinking, taking into consideration the impact their lives have on the Earth. This thought process has led to a shift in wedding planning trends, incorporating more environmentally-friendly resources and using local, sustainable products.

An engaged couple has a seemingly never-ending list of things to do and choices to make when it comes to planning their perfect day. Having a green wedding helps to support local, small businesses while making a bold statement and helping to change the way people in your community think.

Press Release: Judge to consider oral argument in lawsuit against Monsanto
NEW YORK – December 29, 2011 – In a development celebrated by the organic plaintiffs, Judge Naomi Buchwald announced yesterday that oral arguments on Monsanto’s motion to dismiss the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) et al v. Monsanto will be heard in federal district court January 31, 2012 in Manhattan. Judge Buchwald’s decision will establish if organic farmers are to see their day in court.

Paleo is a diet centered around health and fitness, but increasingly its followers are looking to local sources for their grassfed meats and nutritional vegetables. This is an important opportunity for the local food movement.

The food that a region grows often has a big influence on the cuisine of that region, so it’s no surprise that shrimp and gumbo are popular along the Gulf Coast, and Key Lime Pie …

The most healthful vegetables growing in your backyard could be weeds. Lambsquarters and purslane, described by Michael Pollan as “two of the most nutritious plants in the world,” are common wild greens. They thrive in urban environments, popping up in garden plots and sidewalk cracks from Toronto to Texas.

According to Taste of Home and their breakdown of state-by-state seasonal produce for the months from December through February, my native state, Montana, is listed simply as: Dormant. This is not surprising, as not much but snow grows and accumulates from November though April. This year, however, is my second winter spent away from Montana in the sunny state of California, and I’m embracing a growing season that lists no less than 60 seasonal produce options for December. 60! Zero to 60 in just a year and a half… not bad.

With all the goals, obligations and tasks we have to complete in our daily lives, keeping true to sustainable lifestyles can be hard. Whether you’ve been committed to living more sustainably for years, or you’re relatively new to the idea, there are always plenty of new tips and tricks to learn that can help make your goals much easier to attain.

Living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard! Sure, sometimes it requires doing more work, but in the end, the investment of time and money is well worth the outcome. Check out these tips for how to stretch your time and money without compromising your lifestyle!