By FALPC Intern Jacquelyn Burmeister Worcester County boasts being the one of the most important agricultural producers in the state. The majority of our producers are small farms, containing 65 acres or less of land. This means that when we buy local in Worcester, we are directly supporting families and small businesses, and not large, […]
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Permaculture: Providing Local, Organic Food with Less Work
By FALPC Intern Jacquelyn Burmeister The word “permaculture” seems to pop up over and over again as we continue discussions on urban sustainability and food justice. The name sounds trendy, but how does permaculture really differ from traditional agriculture? Additionally, how can Worcester benefit from a permaculture garden? To answer these questions, I decided to […]
How to Make Your Own Raised Bed Gardens
By FALPC Intern, Kristina Kalolo One of the easiest ways to eat more fresh, nutritious, local produce is to grow it in your own backyard! Think of all the possibilities: Save money – You can grow, and eat, an abundance of all of your favorite vegetables and herbs at a fraction of the cost. Know your […]
How to: Grassroots Advocacy
By FALPC Intern, Kristina Kalolo The Massachusetts’s YMCA and their partners are offering fabulous and free Advocacy Trainings for grassroots organizers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to think and practice ways to most effectively persuade decision-makers. Run by Diane Pickles and Lori Fresina, the Worcester training engaged with the following areas: Increase knowledge and […]
GE Salmon: 5 Questions & Answers about “FrankenFish”
By FALPC Intern, Kristina Kalolo 1. What is AquaAdvantage Salmon? AquaAdvantage Salmon is the first genetically engineered (GE) animal being considered for human consumption by the FDA. The company behind this, AquaBounty Technologies, is headquartered pretty close by- Waltham, MA. What AquaBounty does is take the growth gene from a Chinook Salmon and the antifreeze gene from […]