Category Archives: Sustainability

(Another) farmer goes organic

Ever heard of the Dairyland Peach newspaper? Me neither. Published each Monday, it covers the area including and surrounding Sauk Centre, a town northwest of St. Cloud. An agricultural community, as many are out there. Hard working people grow the … Continue reading

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Local Challenge 2011: The Element of Craft

Harvest Foodservice Journal has jumped in to sponsor our sister-publication Foodservice News’ second annual Local Challenge event, to be held Tuesday, October 4, at the St. Anthony Main Event Center in Minneapolis (219 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414) There … Continue reading

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Minnesota organic farming profits rise in 2010

Report shows 2010 organic farming profitability improved after tough 2009 ST. PAUL, Minn.—The profitability of Minnesota organic farms improved in 2010 compared to 2009, according to a new report issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The report, titled … Continue reading

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Chipotle’s ‘Back to the Start’ video

Nice little video (scroll down to view it), despite the blatant Chipotle plug at the end. But they commissioned the thing, so they can certainly do what they want. Not that I have any problem with Chipotle—they are a restaurant … Continue reading

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Fog Harbor Fish House in SF now Seafood Watch partner

Fog Harbor becomes the first restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf partner with the sustainable seafood group. Bringing sustainable seafood to one of the most visited areas in the country, Aquarium of the Bay today welcomed Fog Harbor Fish House as Fisherman’s … Continue reading

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