Artichokes Gone Wild in Castroville

May 21, 2012 No Comments by

Among California’s many foodie events is Castroville’s Artichoke Festival, which celebrated the titanic thistle this weekend.

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Monterey Bay, the Quiet Paradise

May 10, 2012 1 Comment by

The stretch of coast between Santa Cruz and Monterey is probably my favorite area in California. Plenty of empty beaches allow for endless walking, the waves are safe enough to enjoy but rugged enough for surfers and the local farms are bursting with excellent produce. Communities like Aptos and Soquel have their fair share of [...]

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Duck, The Sustainable Poultry Choice

May 09, 2012 No Comments by

If you enjoy darker and more flavorful meat and want to support small farmers and businesses, duck deserves a high ranking on the sustainability menu.

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Research Suggests Wind Farms Are Warming the Earth

May 01, 2012 No Comments by

Fox News is at it again. Could wind farms possibly contribute to global warming? Perhaps at the earth’s surface. One study in west Texas has found some interesting conclusions.

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Kellogg’s Commits to Sustainable Agriculture and Water Stewardship

Apr 24, 2012 No Comments by

Kellogg’s released its annual corporate responsibility report to coincide with Earth Day and focuses on sustainable agriculture and water stewardship.

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Qatar Increases Research on Using Solar to Create Water

Apr 02, 2012 No Comments by

Qatar is now investigating whether solar could effectively produce both energy and water for its farming sector.

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Dates, a UAE Sustainable Indulgence

Mar 24, 2012 No Comments by

Dates grown in the United Arab Emirates are among the finest in the world and their cultivation is an example of how the UAE can boost its efforts on sustainable development.

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Etihad Airways Launches Organic Inflight Dining

Mar 21, 2012 1 Comment by

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Organic Farms to source organic ingredients for its first class dining menus.

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