Ceremonial Grade Cacao is Ceremony’s Subversion
In the last decade, modern cacao ceremonies burst onto the New Age or spiritual scene, quickly followed by their market offspring, “ceremonial grade cacao.” What happens to ceremony in our time when such ceremonial tools can be packaged, promoted and sold in the same way as a candy bar?
As global meat consumption continues to rise, our impact on climate does, too. Could snakes be the answer to a better meat?
The Never-ending SNAP Debate Risks Stalling Another Farm Bill
SNAP has been a point of contention between politicians for decades since the program’s inception. With less than a month to pass a new Farm Bill, can this debate be put to rest in time?
The American Agriculture Industry is Making (a Little) Room for Luxury Fruit
A few American companies are cashing in on the exclusive produce trend.
Spotlight On a Community-Supported Fishery
Skipper Otto, a community-supported fishery in Vancouver, is impacting how seafood is valued—one catch at a time.
The Rise of the Community Fridge
Community fridges have been around for a while. They go by different names, such as “free fridge” or “community pantry,” but the aims are pretty simple. First, they help to...
“Sustainability” has become a buzzword for marketers and activists alike. Here’s how to sort through the noise and find food that’s good for your dog, the environment, and your wallet.
Spotlight On a Network Aiming to Make Everyone a Food Changemaker
Ali Ghiorse founded The Foodshed Network to encourage her neighbors to build a better food system.
