Category Archives: Local Food

Street Farmer – NYTimes.com

Will Allen, a farmer of Bunyonesque proportions, ascended a berm of wood chips and brewer’s mash and gently probed it with a pitchfork. “Look at this,” he said, pleased with the treasure he unearthed. A writhing mass of red worms … Continue reading

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6 Reasons to Eat Local Food This 4th of July

It’s time for 4th of July weekend and that means swimming, sunshine, vacations, fireworks and…… farmers markets. In case you haven’t noticed, farmers markets around the country are bursting with all kinds of delicious fruits and vegetables just waiting for … Continue reading

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Ourlando Community Events July 2nd- July 5th

Thursday July 2nd Bad Art Opening: Local artists Anna McCambridge, Brian Demeter, Jack Fields, Brian Phillips, Jessica Earley and more display works of either poor technique or in poor taste 8-10PM website The Enzian: this week’s feature is Shall We … Continue reading

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Ourlando Community Events June 25th- June 28th

Thursday 25th Casa Mayfair with Rep. Randolph The Orange County Young Democrats invites you out to spend an evening with state representative Scott Randolph 800 Mayfair Circle 6 pm-10 pm An Introduction to Sunshine, Selby Back booth 37 w. Pine  … Continue reading

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Small Farms Conference in August

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Co-opting the Locals

Redefining the commonly accepted definition of local has come into vogue. Check out this New York Times article about Lay’s. Naturally, this is tied to Florida somehow. Click on the headline to read the full article. When ‘Local’ Makes It … Continue reading

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