Marketplace - Sept. 11, 2009
Sweet Water Organics lures local fish and produce
Housed in Bay View's hidden Hide House, owners Josh Fraundorf, Steve Lindner and James Godsil transformed warehouse space into three (eventually to be four) operating fish troughs or raceways.
Tags: sweet water organics, growing power, will allen, bay view, fishing, fishery, local, farming, organic farming

Living - March 3, 2009
It's easier than you might think to buy food locally
Simply put, the CSA system connects local farmers with local consumers who become members or shareholders of the CSA by financing the farm's whole seasonal budget, including seeds, tools, maintenance and land payments. In return, they get weekly or monthly baskets of fresh, organic produce, fruits, flowers, herbs, eggs, milk -- anything the farm can produce.
Tags: csa, community supported agriculture, pinehold gardens, urban ecology center, farming, local food

Dining - Jan. 24, 2009
Can you taste the difference between organic and non-organic foods?
Not wanting your produce or ingredients scoured in chemical-laden pesticides in obvious. And the eco-reasons for supporting organics are many. But my question is, can you taste the difference between organic food and non-organic food?
Tags: organic, produce, farmer's market, csa, farming, apples, whole foods, pick 'n save

Travel & Visitors Guide - Aug. 24, 2008
Eco-Justice Center nurtures sustainable living
Sister Janet Weyker and several other sisters of the Racine Dominican order to founded the Eco-Justice Center, a 15-acre learning center, farm and homestead located in Racine County.
Tags: eco justice center, racine, racine dominican, pragmatic construction, sustainable, farming

Travel & Visitors Guide - June 8, 2008
Wisconsin-born Organic Valley celebrates 20 years
This year the Wisconsin-born Organic Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary and its "family of farms" is 1,239 strong, with members across the country and in Canada and products available at food cooperatives, natural foods stores and supermarkets nation wide.
Tags: organic valley, family farm, cooperative, organic, green, farming, dairy

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 26, 2008
In the Presence of Greatness
I am relatively new to Milwaukee and am always thrilled each time a friend or co-worker initiates me into a long-standing area tradition or introduces me to someone "you must know!" to be a legitimate Milwaukeean. Yesterday, I was granted the phenomenal opportunity to meet Will Allen, f...
Tags: farming, will allen, growing power, future, sustainability, purpose