Stories: Noodling with Nora Singley
Former television-chef, food stylist for Martha Stewart, culinary producer for PBS’ Moveable Feast (etc…), Nora Singley knows a thing or two about sourcing great ingredients and creating original recipes. This month, she not only whipped up a vegetarian cassoulet using...
Summer Reflections: 2024
Every year, as summer comes to a close, we like to take a moment to take stock. This year, our reflections are all about connections - to family, community, and our childhood selves. And as we think about our Beanstory...
Stories: Farming for the Future with Stuart Farr
Stuart Farr grew up on a farm outside of London, England. He started ploughing at the age of nine and farmed with his father through to 2002. But it took a career in the software industry and decades of city...
Stories: Alix Becker of Farmstead Hudson Valley
Alix Becker is a design and branding specialist, turned farmer, now living in the Hudson Valley. Native to San Francisco, Alix traded in her West Coast roots to settle in bucolic Columbia County, NY where she's finding new life and inspiration....
Stories: Teresa Kurtak and Farming Like the World Depends on It
Teresa never imagined she'd be a farmer, but she always knew she wanted to change the world. After earning a master's degree in Social Documentary from UCSC, Teresa envisioned her career taking a different turn. And even though she spent part...
The Dirty Secret about Conventionally Grown Beans
We all know about the importance of organically grown food and why the dirty dozen are the most critical to avoid. But did you know that, when it comes to beans, the use of chemicals doesn't stop after the growing season?