One conversation that seems to make people instantly uncomfortable and evasive is talking about the meat we eat and where it came from. It is understandable considering the immense factory farming, or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), that dominate U.S. food production. Started as a way to produce “cheap meat”, now 99% of the meat […]
Worcester
Zucchini or Cucumber? Tackling Access, Availability, and Use
Written by FALPC Intern, Kristina Kalolo Pictures by FALPC Intern, Katie Irwin Isabella Burgess and Lauren Wetherbee, from the Worcester Kindergarten Initiative, recently wrote a great post about their field trip to the Community Harvest Project (CHP). Inspired by their visit, Katie and I made our way to the farm for a look around. We […]
Six Reasons to Support Urban Chickens
One of the FALPC’s priorities is to expand and improve urban agriculture in Worcester. This includes advocating for urban livestock such as the right to raise chickens. Why would we want to change zoning and ordinances to permit residents to raise chickens within city limits? Well, I’m so glad you asked. Here are six reasons why: […]
Kindergarteners on the Farm!
By Isabel Burgess and Lauren Wetherbee, Worcester Kindergarten Initiative It’s been a busy year at the Worcester Kindergarten Initiative! The initiative, which is facilitated by the Massachusetts Farm to School Project in conjunction with the Worcester Public Schools, is a multidisciplinary nutritional education program that aims to teach kindergarteners about healthy eating and local farms […]
Exercise That’s Easy on the Body
If you’re looking for an activity that… Conditions the whole body Reduces and prevents high blood pressure Improves cardiovascular fitness Quickly burns calories with low-risk of injury Relieves stress through increased oxygen flow to muscles ….You should think about working swimming into your daily or weekly routine! Great exercise for people of any age and low-impact on the body, […]