In this article I’m going to highlight some changes to food that we could see in the coming decades, and how they could affect you and I as paleolithic lifestylers. I don’t have a crystal ball but everything here is theoretically possible or being prototyped somewhere… So. What the hell happened to food? You probably… Continue Reading
The Grass is Greener, but the Weeds are Taller
Often, as visitors come to the farm for the first time, they make a comment about how beautiful things are, and in general, I agree. A dairy cow with her calf, fifty or so chickens scratching in the dirt, a few hives of honeybees, and a bounty of garden produce makes for a pretty compelling… Continue Reading
Practical tips for living sustainably: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 5 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big question – isn’t this whole… Continue Reading
Caring for the land: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 4 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In part 3, we asked the big question – isn’t this whole… Continue Reading
Food independence or elitism? An interview with Joel Salatin (part 3 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we heard a short history of Polyface farms and its’ owner Joel Salatin. In part 2, Joel talked about the issue of “real food” education and whether we should really try to convert everyone. In this video: The big question – isn’t this whole sustainable food… Continue Reading
Real food education: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 2 of 5)
In part 1 of this 5-part video interview series, we asked the question, who is Joel Salatin? We heard his thoughts on accidental activism, his personal history of farming (his family’s history in central America, how he got Polyface Farms started, and more). He also talked about new ideas for Polyface, and what may be… Continue Reading
A short history of Polyface Farms: an interview with Joel Salatin (part 1 of 5)
Back in January as I was pondering the Liberty Garden concept, thinking about education, outreach, and scale – I asked myself, if I could interview anyone about the food system, sustainability, and the future of American food independence, who would it be? Immediately, I thought of Joel Salatin. Joel is the owner and founder of… Continue Reading
Growing Sweet Potatoes
This post is part of a series of educational articles on gardening, self-sufficiency and food independence. That’s what The Liberty Garden is all about. To find out more about the mission behind The Liberty Garden concept, go here. Or read all the archives. As far as vegetables go, sweet potatoes are my favorite, and thankfully,… Continue Reading
Why heirloom seeds & veggies matter
This post is part of a series of educational articles on gardening, self-sufficiency and food independence. That’s what The Liberty Garden is all about. To find out more about the mission behind The Liberty Garden concept, go here. Or read all the archives. I love purple carrots. Yellow tomatoes just make my day. Orange beets,… Continue Reading
Meat, Global Warming and Markets.
I’ve received a few emails that have a similar jist to them. Seemingly about the health plusses or minuses of a meat based diet, but this issue quickly slides to a totally different topic. I want to look at two recent news pieces and then look at a recent study validating the efficacy of the… Continue Reading
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